This film is in the style that was popular with Looney Tunes back about 1940 or so. It's one of many fake documentary cartoons and this time it's about the mythical island of Pingo Pongo off the coast of Africa.
This is one of almost a dozen cartoons that were pulled from circulation by United Artists back when they owned the rights to these cartoons. Ted Turner continued the ban and I can think of no logical reason why Time-Warner-AOL would change this decision now that they own the rights.
The reason I could see for banning this was pretty obvious. The African natives were all giant-lipped with bones through their hair AND they sang a minstrel number--definitely NOT politically correct images! However, while I am NOT a fan of political correctness, I can agree with the powers that be--it is pretty offensive. In addition, I also wouldn't mind seeing the film out of circulation because it's so gosh-darn dull as well! These documentary-style cartoons don't age well and while I might have laughed at much of the humor when I was a kid, now I would just stare at the screen because the jokes are so corny and unfunny--even without the stereotypes. In other words, by pulling this offensive cartoon, we really aren't missing out on much and this is one that isn't really worth your time! If you are curious, though, it and most of the other banned cartoons are available on YouTube and other sources as well.
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