Despite the controversy, the film achieved significant recognition:
is a 1946 musical film produced by Walt Disney and released by RKO Radio Pictures. It is best known for its innovative blend of live-action and animation, as well as its controversial legacy that has led Disney to withhold it from circulation in the United States for nearly four decades. Historical Background and Production Song of the South
The film's animated sequences served as the foundation for the popular Splash Mountain attraction at Disney theme parks until its recent re-theming. Controversy and "The Vault" Despite the controversy