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Hollis Henry

Hollis Henry is a second-generation American with roots in Trinidad, where he has lived and worked as a journalist. He is pursuing a Masters degree in Journalism at New York University. Contact him at [email protected].

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Song of a Never-Was South – Will Disney re-release a twisted film?

By Hollis Henry

“Davy, Davy Crockett, trackin’ the redskins down!” the song goes. If you want to hear the rest, buy Walt Disney’s “Davy Crockett – The Complete Televised Series,” DVD. The lines, and other choice lyrics like “them redskin varmints,” are from the theme music of the 1950’s show. The DVD was released in 2001. For over…

"Davy, Davy Crockett, trackin' the redskins down!" the song goes. If you want to hear the rest, buy Walt Disney's "Davy Crockett – The Complete Televised…

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