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The Jungle Book
Season 1 · Episode 17

The Jungle Book

Join Erin and Rachel as they journey to the jungles of India to discuss the 1967 classic, The Jungle Book. Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, a champion of British Imperialism, the film demonstrates more implicit racism and sexism than colonialist themes.

Deconstructing Disney · rachel casey, erin casey

January 19, 20211h 21m

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Episode Summary

Join Erin and Rachel as they journey to the jungles of India to discuss the 1967 classic, The Jungle Book. Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, a champion of British Imperialism, the film demonstrates more implicit racism and sexism than colonialist themes. 

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walt disneythe jungle bookfilm historyrudyard kiplinganimation