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Old 03-30-2009   #15 (permalink)
Kippage
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Re: Disney's First Black Princess

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Originally Posted by Campbell87 View Post
I always though of Pocahontas as a princess because her father was the leader of the tribe, like a King? And I thought Mulan came from some sort of monarcy? I could be wrong! There all Princess' to me lol. I think people are trying to read too much into this and make the film something it isnt. Its not trying to be all political and offensive or whatever these people say it is, its just a Disney film!
It depends on how much Disney is pulling from reality.

Our "kings" aren't of royal blood. The tribal leaders are elected officials, and there can be numerous ones serving at a time. So there isn't like a family that titles will be passed down through. But the families are more prominent and respected.

So if you look at that and kinda twist it a little, you can give Pocahontas the "princess" title, like most people do. However, I'd personally like to give that movie back to Disney and pretend it doesn't exist.
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