Dear Walt,
I must say that your song in the movie dumbo has some very racial ideas in it. I am certain that when you made this movie in 1941 the idea of stereotyping African Americans wasn't an issue that received a lot of attention. However, I feel that today a more conscious effort to be nonstereotypical would be better for the youth of our country. Perhaps making the workers a racially mixed bunch- even though that may not be historically accurate- would serve the movie better. Also at least give them faces and payment for their labor. I know your movie didn't set out to racially isolate anyone and I'm sure in 1941 no one gave a second thought to that particular scenes' racial discrimination- and who knows maybe that portrayal is accurate- but in todays politically correct world we all need to be more socially tolerant.
Sincerely,
John Chrisman
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John,
I have really enjoyed reading the insights on your blog. I also appreciate the way you have set it up as a communication tool between your groupmates.
Thanks for all of the creative work you have written and shared in class. That little skit that you and Drew read was fantastic. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. You two are true entertainers :)
and P.S. I didn't hate the ideas you brought to me from your group, I just wanted to see you branch out a little bit more :) I know whatever you guys come up with will be good.
Good luck!
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