Seeing the racially offensive content in Bob Clampett's "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs", one of the most surprising things to learn is that Clampett made the cartoon with nary an iota of hostility towards African-Americans. Of course, racism doesn't have to involve hatred of a different race; it can just refer to stereotypes. I agree that it would be inappropriate to show this cartoon as straight-forward entertainment, but we should show it as a look at how Hollywood portrayed African-Americans over the years. I have to admit that it had some pretty clever dialog, and did offer a look into some of the music of that era. Worth seeing as long as you understand what it portrays.
Review of Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs
