I might as well demonstrate my age along with my cynicism or belief in facts.

BOTH movies referenced here were controversial before they were released and especially Song of the South after. This reaction is not new to this era.

Secondly, the issue on Gone With the Wind was caused by reaction ONLINE.

Now have we not read enough recently about BOTS, etc. to know social media is being used to manipulate all of us. I know groups etc. do it to either manifest their feelings OR to make it appear someone is doing this. Who knows, but Gone With The Wind contreversary is fully fueled by online.

Disney has been protective of Soung if the South for many years.

Hell, I recall the movie Blue Denim causing a stir.