Finding Nemo

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel dive into a discussion of Finding Nemo
(2003), the box office splash that enthralled audiences and
critics alike. This movie about fish offers a surprising amount
to wade through in terms of environmentalism, gender politics,
and ableism. 


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