For centuries, humans have assumed they are the most intelligent creatures on Earth. Human inventions, from essential tools to modern-day social media, must be proof of that.
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Winter’s fate was uncertain and grim until she was rescued by the aquarium. (fitting into a human savior complex) At least that’s how the film made me feel. Winter is the center of the film. She inspired many people with disabilities to find hope.
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As much as we love them, they are considered lesser even though we depend on them for everyday essentials like food and clothing.
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The creators want Dory to appeal to children but perpetuating that disabled people are childlike is a problematic connection.
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Dory’s character development goes hand in hand with the story of Marlin. Finding Dory teaches two lessons;
1. Pride for those with cognitive differences 2. Teaching non-disabled people to go beyond tolerance or inclusivity in activities.
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When Nemo and Marlin are in trouble, they ask, “What would Dory do?” because Nemo sees the value of Dory’s determination and problem-solving. Marlin is more open to what Nemo says because of the first film’s character growth. The dynamic mimics
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Showing two characters cultivating a relationship from shared experiences and needs is healthy. Relationships that last are about more than commonalities.
Draman expresses that Finding Nemo director “Andrew Stanton clearly illustrates the belief of inclusivity through a fictional world when enabling Nemo to make significant contributions to society.” (Draman, 3)
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Disability representation wasn’t the focus of the film’s director Andrew Stanton. He was inspired by his own life experiences. The story is based on reality. In the early 2000s, the current conversations were about disability.
Finding Nemo: When Art imitates life & early 2000s disability politics. Read More »
Nemo is full of fear and doubt, saying he doesn’t swim well because “I have a little fin!” Depending on the real-life scenario, this may or may not be an applicable excuse.
Nemo’s relationship to his “lucky fin” Read More »
