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Brighteyes · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 57

As an African-American, TFP doesn't sound racist to me. Even Tiana being a chambermaid early on didn't bug me. Truth be told, I think that actually made more sense then the whole princess thing (unless this movie is supposed to occur in an alternate America or something along those lines).

To be honest however, I'm hoping that the prince won't turn out to be white -- I certainly have nothing whatsoever against interracial couplings, but if there's a black princess, then why not a black or creole prince as well?

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Brighteyes · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 57

AladdinsGenie · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

"The London Independent reports that Disney has now made the prince in the story a man of Middle Eastern heritage"

http://showbizdata.com/news/47378/IFROGI-BITES-DISNEY

The way I see it, they're gonna get yelled at regardless like they have been since they declared they were making an African Princess, so they might as well do what they want Laughing

Mariposa79 · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

Fidget Goblinweb · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 91

Oh yeah! Super excited for this one! Especially with all those animators we know and love coming back. Very Happy

http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID512290.asp

I don't understand how her being a chambermaid early on was bad. I mean, nobody minded that Cinderella was one. More importantly if these people looked at a history book they'd know it'd be more authentic for the story.

Boggles the mind it does, and considering this is a Disney movie we know she'll have a happy ending at the end after all the trials and tribulations. Rolling Eyes

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AladdinsGenie · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

Because people want the truth, but not too much of it Laughing

They want Disney to tell things accurately, but I don't think they understand what that means. They want historically accurate movies, but just from Disney. They don't want that from any other movie maker in Hollywood that takes liberties. Just Disney.

Fidget Goblinweb · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 91

Geez, I know the truth hurts but come on! Confused

Ha, makes ya yearn for the days when people didn't see everything with double meanings.
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AladdinsGenie · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:14 am Post subject:

And people just wanted to be entertained Laughing

Brighteyes · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 57

I'm pretty sure pple were bothered by the chambermaid thing specifically because Tiana is black (as opposed to Cinderella), and to some, that harkens back to the days of slavery. Honestly, I can undertsand why pple are worried, but I think Disney is smart enough not to step on any toes. Perhaps an early screening with a test audience to avail any fears is in order.

And not to start an argument here, but I've seen pple get offended at other film companies and directors aside from Disney for believing that their movies were culturally insensitive or whatever.

Hmm, so Naveen's Middle Eastern. Interesting...

Fidget Goblinweb · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 91

Yeah, you're right but I thought people would get over all that by now. Anywho, this will surely be interesting. Wonder how the story will go 'cause I don't know how a Middle Eastern man could end up in Orleans. Laughing

I'm ecstatic for the music in this movie! Very Happy

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Brighteyes · Agrabah Citizen Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 57