Mary Poppins

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel discuss the classic hybrid film, Mary
Poppins. Although Julie Andrews’ famous nanny may be
“practically perfect in every way,” the co-hosts find plenty of
flaws in the 1964 film’s messaging on family values, gender
roles, and classism. 


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