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Rachel Zegler cast in Snow White adaptation: Disney’s another BIG move towards inclusivity!

Columbian-American actor Rachel Zegler is a first non-white person to be cast in the role of Snow White by Disney. The actor is roped in for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the classic. This move is being seen by many as a step taken by Disney to promote inclusivity.

With raising awareness levels and social pressure for having more progressive stories for kids, the production house is trying to evolve with time.

Disney in the past has often been criticised for promoting racist, sexist notions about beauty standards, gender roles, love etc.

Take a look at the movies produced by Disney that try to break free from a very restrictive and conservative idea of a fairytale.

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Updated:Jun 24, 2021, 04:32 PM IST

1/5

Coco

Coco is the first Pixar film, from the Latinx community, which celebrates Mexican culture. It is a beautiful and musical coming of age story, which is sensitive to cultural nuances.

2/5

Mulan

Mulan breaks many stereotypes. It is a story of a woman who disguises as a man to prevent her sick father from being enlisted as a warrior as he has no male heir. Not only Mulan is entering the physical world of man by becoming a warrior - she is also looking after and protecting her father - a role reversal.

3/5

Soul

This beautiful 2020 Disney movie has a Black Man as the central figure. The film celebrates life despite all its hardship and projects a new 'fairytale' which is more real and accepting of the ordinary.

4/5

Moana

Disney's Moana is another example of empowering storytelling. "Moana, daughter of chief Tui tries to save her island by embarking on an adventure journey. Moana is strong, non-white and focused. It is a story that mothers would love to show their young daughters.

5/5

Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon, features a 'Southeast Asian woman warrior' as the main central figure in the movie. The main character is powerful and aspirational for young women and kids of colours, especifically Southeast Asians - who have rarely essayed such titular characters in Hollywood movies.