Disney unveils its first plus-size heroine; fans elated
Directed by Hillary Bradfield, the film reportedly follows the story of a young plus-size ballet dancer named Bianca, who battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channelling her inner strength, grace and power.
Published Date - 30 October 2022, 01:45 PM
Hyderabad: The American multinational mass media ‘Disney’ has created its first plus-size protagonist for its animated short-film ‘Reflect’, which is about body dysmorphia. People all around took to Twitter to appreciate this decision and expressed their perspectives on the short-film.
Directed by Hillary Bradfield, the film reportedly follows the story of a young plus-size ballet dancer named Bianca, who battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channelling her inner strength, grace and power.
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Though the film was earlier released on Hotstar in September as a part of the studio’s Short Circuit Experimental Films series, many users are now taking to social media platforms to celebrate it as a win for representation among young girls.
“16 year old me needed this Disney short before I quit ballet because I didn’t want to be the fat girl in class anymore. I’m glad little ones will have this. 10/10 for Reflect! (sic)” a user wrote. “It would be great to see Disney make a feature film in one of these styles….other than the overused 3D we see every day. (sic),” another comment read.