At class we saw a Disney documentary questioning some Disney's classic movies messages.
I grew up seeing Disney movies. I love their songs and the images. My favorite Disney movie of all time is The Beauty and The Beast. When I was a little girl I just remember thinking that I was a lot like Belle wanting to know the world and have adventures, and of course reading all the time. When I was in school I spent every afternoon of my week reading a different book every year. I remember that the first book I read was, casually, was The Beauty and The Beast, yes people, I know what you are thinking , I read the book and owned the movie as well. I think that my love for reading was influenced a little bit by Belle and I'm not ashamed to admit it. More than finding love I have always dreamed about the beast's library...amazing!
Every one of Disney movie is based on a historical time and place. Each movie is adapted to the time it was created. I don't think that they wanted to send an specific message to the kids on purpose. They just reflect the thoughts of the time they were done. Its important to remember that this movies, even though they are usually enjoyed by teens and adults, they are created for kids. They have pretty amazing images and colors and let's face it, no kid is going to see "Sleeping Beauty" and think "Oh my this movie is so sexist, why does the prince have to kiss her in order to save her?, why does the princess doesn't fight with the evil dragon to save her love?" I really don't think that a kid will think so. Everything around us have a double meaning if you let it have it.
Seeing this documentary doesn't change my opinion or my love for Disney movies and Disney World. Some of my best memories include singing a little bit too high Disney songs with my sister. I remember, even in college, putting on the Mulan theme just to motivate me and my friend to study. I enjoyed going to Disneyland in every season of the year because I truly love it. I'm a little girl at heart and I will always be. I love their movies because, sexist or not, they represent a big part of my childhood. As we grow up we like to hold up to the things that make us remember an easier time. For me, this thing I'm holding up is my Disney movies.
I grew up seeing Disney movies. I love their songs and the images. My favorite Disney movie of all time is The Beauty and The Beast. When I was a little girl I just remember thinking that I was a lot like Belle wanting to know the world and have adventures, and of course reading all the time. When I was in school I spent every afternoon of my week reading a different book every year. I remember that the first book I read was, casually, was The Beauty and The Beast, yes people, I know what you are thinking , I read the book and owned the movie as well. I think that my love for reading was influenced a little bit by Belle and I'm not ashamed to admit it. More than finding love I have always dreamed about the beast's library...amazing!
Every one of Disney movie is based on a historical time and place. Each movie is adapted to the time it was created. I don't think that they wanted to send an specific message to the kids on purpose. They just reflect the thoughts of the time they were done. Its important to remember that this movies, even though they are usually enjoyed by teens and adults, they are created for kids. They have pretty amazing images and colors and let's face it, no kid is going to see "Sleeping Beauty" and think "Oh my this movie is so sexist, why does the prince have to kiss her in order to save her?, why does the princess doesn't fight with the evil dragon to save her love?" I really don't think that a kid will think so. Everything around us have a double meaning if you let it have it.
Seeing this documentary doesn't change my opinion or my love for Disney movies and Disney World. Some of my best memories include singing a little bit too high Disney songs with my sister. I remember, even in college, putting on the Mulan theme just to motivate me and my friend to study. I enjoyed going to Disneyland in every season of the year because I truly love it. I'm a little girl at heart and I will always be. I love their movies because, sexist or not, they represent a big part of my childhood. As we grow up we like to hold up to the things that make us remember an easier time. For me, this thing I'm holding up is my Disney movies.
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