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What on earth is going on with the frenzied 'woke' backlash to Disney's Snow White?


Published on 2025-03-15 18:24:18 - Metro
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  • The furore around Snow White's release is almost history repeating itself too, given Walt Disney famously mortgaged his house to bet on his studio's first-ever feature length animation with Snow White, dubbed 'Disney's Folly' due to the scepticism surrounding it.

The article from Metro discusses the backlash against Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of "Snow White," which has stirred controversy due to its modern reinterpretations of the classic tale. The film, set to release in 2025, features a diverse cast and reimagines the seven dwarfs as magical creatures of various ethnicities and genders, moving away from the original story's portrayal. This change has led to accusations of "woke" culture overreach, with critics arguing that Disney is altering beloved characters for political correctness. Rachel Zegler, who plays Snow White, has faced significant online harassment for her comments about the character's new direction, emphasizing empowerment over traditional damsel-in-distress narratives. The backlash has been described as a "frenzied woke backlash," highlighting the cultural divide over how classic stories should be adapted for contemporary audiences.

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[ https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/15/earth-going-frenzied-woke-backlash-disneys-snow-white-22717294/ ]