This Thursday is our next Young Philosophers event! Sign ups close soon for an online discussion on Identity in Disney’s Moana and Encanto, led by Gutenberg tutor Brian Julian.
Moana and Encanto are both beautifully animated movies with clever, catchy songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. They are a delight to watch and listen to. They also provide an opportunity to think about a central concept in contemporary society: identity. Does Moana’s identity come from her society or from the voice inside her? Should Mirabel and her sisters define themselves by something other than the expectations of their family? More generally, how does a movie aimed at children use story, images, and music to convey ideas, and are these movies offering helpful ways to think about who I am? (Warning: We may talk about Bruno.)
Young Philosophers is an online discussion for high-school-aged students. Join us for “Identity in Disney’s Moana and Encanto” on Thursday, September 15, from 4-6 p.m. Pacific time. The discussion will be led by Gutenberg tutor Brian Julian. Participants should watch both films before class.
Want to join the discussion? Know a high-school-aged student who watches Disney movies and likes to talk about them? Sign up now, or find more details about Young Philosophers: gutenberg.edu/yp
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