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Kids profiles on the streaming platform no longer show films that feature an advisory message on racism.
“This small step will have a great impact in the long term.”
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The company added content warnings that would appear before the start of specific titles.
“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures,” the warning reads.
“These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.
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Viewers now realize that other Disney movies they grew up loving were racist this whole time.
These changes cater to an older audience, as well, experts say.
And, of course, there are always financial impacts to a decision like this.
