Mulan

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel explore the mess of gender and culture in
Mulan (1998), Disney’s adaptation of an ancient Chinese
legend. The plucky heroine promotes the “Girl Power” feminism
that has fueled the female protagonists of most Disney
Renaissance films, but does so in a way that manages to
completely misrepresent Chinese culture and values. Spoiler
alert: Chinese audiences did not love this movie. 


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