Tarzan

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel swing to the end of the Disney Renaissance with
their discussion of Tarzan (1999). The hosts fault the filmmakers
for their choice of racist, misogynistic source material, but
applaud the stunning visuals, quotable script, and catchy
soundtrack. 


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