Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel discuss Disney's first full-length animated
feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, snidely referred to by
critics as "Disney's Folly" before its release and subsequent box
office success in 1937. The hosts unpack the impact of this
groundbreaking film on popular culture, including its sexist and
ableist themes. 


 


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