Just do it Better

I recently watched Dumbo with audio commentary. The old animated version. The guy doing the commentary was trying to justify the crows. At first, the crows seem like everyone else that makes fun of Dumbo. But to be fair, they're only reacting to the idea that an elephant could fly. Not many people would take that seriously. They go on to help Dumbo. Indeed, without their advice and help, Dumbo would not have been able to fly. The commentator says they're like father figures.

Which is all well and good. But that doesn't change the fact that the crows were deliberately portrayed with racist stereotypes. They could have done all those good things without the racism. 

Yeah, the movie was made in a different time. But that doesn't mean that it was right. Then or now.

There is some beautiful animal animation in Dumbo, which I've only recently really appreciated. And some good messages too. But still, watch movies with your brain turned on.