This is the second episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn about their childhood experiences watching Disney movies. In this episode, we learn how Disney Renaissance films provided comfort, connected girls with their family and friends, and promoted consumerism of Disney merchandise.
This is the second episode in a special eight-part series about millennial women and the Disney Renaissance. Rachel interviewed 34 millennial women to learn about their childhood experiences watching Disney movies. In this episode, we learn how Disney Renaissance films provided comfort, connected girls with their family and friends, and promoted consumerism of Disney merchandise.
Thanks to Grace Brenner, Chris Casey, Erin Casey, and the University of Southern Maine. Research protocols were approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Southern Maine (IRB#2024-192). Audio clips of research interviews have been shared with consent from participants. Audio clips from existing media have been used in accordance with fair use principles in U.S. copyright laws. This podcast is not associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company.
Cover art by Melanie Kim (@mellyckim).
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