EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 49 MIN
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2
from Bento Radio
🎙 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2: Disney’s Redemption or Missed Opportunity? 🎙In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its controversial sequel. The 1996 Disney classic broke ground with a disabled protagonist, Quasimodo—but why did it fall short in delivering a fully inclusive story? And how did The Hunchback of Notre Dame II attempt to fix it?We’ll explore:✅ How Disney’s original film missed the mark on disability representation✅ The backlash from audiences who wanted a different ending✅ Why the sequel was produced in Japan and what that means for its anime status✅ The broader cultural history of how disabled characters are portrayed in mediaWith personal insights, deep analysis, and a discussion on how storytelling shapes representation, this episode is a must-listen for Disney fans, animation lovers, and anyone interested in disability inclusion in media.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!🔗 Follow Alex on BlueSky, Instagram, and YouTube—links in the show notes.#Disney #HunchbackOfNotreDame #Hunchback2 #DisabilityRepresentation #Anime #Animation #MovieReview #DisneyMovies #BentoRadioVisit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🎙 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2: Disney’s Redemption or Missed Opportunity? 🎙In this episode of Bento Radio, Alex takes a deep dive into The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its controversial sequel. The 1996 Disney classic broke ground with a disabled protagonist, Quasimodo—but why did it fall short in delivering a fully inclusive story? And how did The Hunchback of Notre Dame II attempt to fix it?We’ll explore:✅ How Disney’s original film missed the mark on disability representation✅ The backlash from audiences who wanted a different ending✅ Why the sequel was produced in Japan and what that means for its anime status✅ The broader cultural history of how disabled characters are portrayed in mediaWith personal insights, deep analysis, and a discussion on how storytelling shapes representation, this episode is a must-listen for Disney fans, animation lovers, and anyone interested in disability inclusion in media.📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!🔗 Follow Alex on BlueSky, Instagram, and YouTube—links in the show notes.#Disney #HunchbackOfNotreDame #Hunchback2 #DisabilityRepresentation #Anime #Animation #MovieReview #DisneyMovies #BentoRadioVisit https://bento-box.ghost.io/ for more anime thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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