The Rescuers

Episode Summary


In their deconstruction of The Rescuers (1977), Erin and Rachel
discuss orphans, alligators, and confederate symbolism. This film
seemingly represents the first attempts of the Walt Disney
Animation Studios to represent racial diversity and gender
equality in any intentional or meaningful way, but how successful
are they?


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