An Analysis of Disney's "Politically Correct Pocahontas" wonder among those who want nothing more than to be a Disney princess. As Disney's most notable attempt at political correctness, Pocahontas was created to entertain while attempting to maintain authenticity regarding historical accuracy and fairness in the depiction of Native American culture. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, the author of "Disney's 'Politically Correct' Pocahontas," believes that the film not only failed to be historically accurate, but fell far short of being politically correct. The article, which appeared in the fall 1995 issue of Cineaste, asserts that the Disney production had a duty to preserve the integrity of the Pocahontas legend and to be both multicultural and socially inoffensive. However, if being politically correct and consistently factual in any version of media intended for entertainment were the norm, we would end up with documentaries and non-fiction. Artistic license allows a literal account of events to become an engaging and accessible production. Kilpatrick argues that Disney was ineffective in developing the essence of Pocahontas and was only concerned with creating a visually stimulating, condensed, and fictionalized film. “Pocahontas was a real woman who lived during the pivotal time of first contact,” according to Kilpatrick. The film took historical figures and created fictional characters by transforming a teenage girl into a mature, sexualized woman, a mercenary into a "blond Adonis", and evil villains from the English colonists. Kilpatrick's Cintron 2 disdains Disney's method of manipulating...... middle of paper...... another fact. The essence of Pocahontas' story is questionable, with very few documented facts. Pocahontas lived over four hundred years ago and known facts can also be manipulated. The story John Smith told of his own ordeal may have been altered to suit his own needs. The truth of the story may not lie in the facts reported. The essence of the Pocahontas legend is actually what is being argued. Some may object to the Disney version of the tale; however, this is the Disney version that tells it. Since the appearance of Disney's Snow White in 1937, Disney princesses have been a fixture in pop culture. With the frequent release of new films and the inevitable re-release of decades-old films, a steady stream keeps Disney princesses at the forefront of teenage society. It is with entertainment value that they were created and as such they should be considered entertainment..

Essay / An Analysis of Disney's "Politically Correct Pocahontas" wonder among those who want nothing more than to be a Disney princess. As Disney's most notable attempt at political correctness, Pocahontas was created to entertain while attempting to maintain authenticity regarding historical accuracy and fairness in the depiction of Native American culture. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, the author of "Disney's 'Politically Correct' Pocahontas," believes that the film not only failed to be historically accurate, but fell far short of being politically correct. The article, which appeared in the fall 1995 issue of Cineaste, asserts that the Disney production had a duty to preserve the integrity of the Pocahontas legend and to be both multicultural and socially inoffensive. However, if being politically correct and consistently factual in any version of media intended for entertainment were the norm, we would end up with documentaries and non-fiction. Artistic license allows a literal account of events to become an engaging and accessible production. Kilpatrick argues that Disney was ineffective in developing the essence of Pocahontas and was only concerned with creating a visually stimulating, condensed, and fictionalized film. “Pocahontas was a real woman who lived during the pivotal time of first contact,” according to Kilpatrick. The film took historical figures and created fictional characters by transforming a teenage girl into a mature, sexualized woman, a mercenary into a "blond Adonis", and evil villains from the English colonists. Kilpatrick's Cintron 2 disdains Disney's method of manipulating...... middle of paper...... another fact. The essence of Pocahontas' story is questionable, with very few documented facts. Pocahontas lived over four hundred years ago and known facts can also be manipulated. The story John Smith told of his own ordeal may have been altered to suit his own needs. The truth of the story may not lie in the facts reported. The essence of the Pocahontas legend is actually what is being argued. Some may object to the Disney version of the tale; however, this is the Disney version that tells it. Since the appearance of Disney's Snow White in 1937, Disney princesses have been a fixture in pop culture. With the frequent release of new films and the inevitable re-release of decades-old films, a steady stream keeps Disney princesses at the forefront of teenage society. It is with entertainment value that they were created and as such they should be considered entertainment..

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