Episode 15
Birth of a Stereotype
Today, Russell and Sabrina talk the history of Aladdin, representation in media, and Republicans.
April 2, 202131m 16s
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Show Notes
Check out the resources we used to talk about Aladdin's history:
- https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-01-11/8-real-world-locations-that-inspired-disney-movies-frozen-brave-aladdin
- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-07-10-ca-11747-story.html
- https://www.vox.com/2019/5/24/18635896/disney-live-action-aladdin-controversy-history
Some of the art we look at in the episode:
- https://www.agefotostock.com/age/en/details-photo/pantomime-poster-milton-ray-s-production-of-aladdin-at-the-grand-theatre-halifax/MEV-12249553
- https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/work-of-art/aladdin-secures-the-lamp
Topics
HistoryStorytellingRaceJournalismArchivesPlaceEducationLocalTruthColonialismReconciliation