Confirmed the existence of "outdated cultural descriptions"

"Disney" adds a warning about racist content in popular movies

The warnings were prepared in consultation with several organizations.

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"Disney" added warnings to some of its famous movies, such as "Peter Pan" and "The Aristocats", to indicate some of the racist stereotypes prevalent in some scenes.

And the giant studios have previously drawn the attention of subscribers to the "Disney" streaming platform to the presence of "outdated cultural descriptions" in some of their works, such as "Red-skinned People" in "Peter Pan" (1953), or the tight-fitting eyes of Asian features in "The Aristocats" (1970).

The new warnings contained in the beginning of the films indicate that this stereotyping "was wrong at that time and is still so today."

"This program contains negative descriptions and / or bad treatment of some peoples or cultures," said the message included at the beginning of the films that cannot be bypassed.

The warning, which was prepared in consultation with several organizations, including the African American Film Critics Association, adds: "We wanted instead of withdrawing the content to acknowledge its negative impact, draw lessons from it, and spark a dialogue to build together a more inclusive future."

Other films that will include these warnings are: "Swiss Family Robinson" and "Dumbo."

Last June, Disney decided to amend sections of "Splash Mountain" in its theme parks in the United States, which recall the country's enslaved past.

The designs for this part are inspired by a "Disney" movie that sparked controversy upon its release in 1946.

"Swiss Family Robinson" and "Dumbo" are among the businesses witnessing the warnings.

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