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I think it is, for the most part, a great list for all kids.
While I agree that these films have white actors (and yes, I do wish we had more family films with a bit more color), their appeal is universal. Most of these films either offer escapism, adventure, comedy, belief in one's dreams, standing up for yourself, etc. I would think, considering what the kids in New Orleans have had to put up with, that something that takes them away from their troubles, even for a few hours, is worth it.
The Red Balloon, for example, when I first saw this as a kid I thought no way can I sit through this--who cares about a french kid wearing silly shorts in a neighborhood I could care less about--soon, though, I was swept away by the story. What a great, great, film. The story touches everyone.
(by the way, you can laugh at white men fairly easily in more than a few of these films!)
