Disney’s portrayal of Native Americans ‘leaves a lot to be desired’

Disney has been criticised for its representations of Native Americans on screen and is facing calls to pay reparations to advocacy groups.
Disney’s portrayal of Native Americans ‘leaves a lot to be desired’

Pocahontas, the 1995 film loosely based on the life of the Native American woman, has been accused by some of whitewashing a brutal past.
Pocahontas, the 1995 film loosely based on the life of the Native American woman, has been accused by some of whitewashing a brutal past.

Disney has been criticised for its representations of Native Americans on screen and is facing calls to pay reparations to advocacy groups.

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