Why the Disney Renaissance Matters

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). Sources:Bancroft, T., & Cook, B. (Directors). (1998). Mulan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1989). The Little Mermaid [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1992). Aladdin. Walt Disney Pictures.Clements, R., & Musker, J. (Directors). (1997). Hercules  [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Goldberg, E., & Gabriel, M. (1995). Pocahontas [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Lima, K., & Buck, C. (Directors). (1999). Tarzan [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures. Minkoff, R., & Allers, R. (Directors). (1994). The Lion King [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1991). Beauty and the Beast [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.Trousdale, G., & Wise, K. (Directors). (1996). The Hunchback of Notre Dame [Film]. Walt Disney Pictures.