When New York censored Walt Disney

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Bill in Oregon
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When New York censored Walt Disney

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I grew up profoundly loving the Disney True-Life Adventure films of the 1950s. I was very surprised to find that Disney's 1954 film, "The Vanishing Prairie" was banned by the state of New York because it showed the live birth of a buffalo calf. Really unbelievable -- and New York of all states. Getting an early start in unlinking kids' experience with the realities of life, I guess. :lol:
Here was Walt's comment:

At the time, Walt said:
“Birth scene would never have appeared on the screen if I believed it might offend an audience. It would be a shame if New York children had to believe the stork brings buffaloes too.”
The state censorship board eventually reversed its decision after the ACLU, on Walt’s behalf, lodged a complaint.

For more on these wonderful films, go here:
https://www.waltdisney.org/blo...true-life-adventures
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Re: When New York censored Walt Disney

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Those are pretty good, I also watch the Smithsonian “Aerial America” and “Back roads” on PBS
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Re: When New York censored Walt Disney

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I remember seeing that movie.
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