Okay, I know I need to stop reading about The Princess and the Frog. I know there are folks who say it is a children’s movie, get over it, and stop analyzing it. Well, if you are a member of that camp, that is fine. If not, go to Love Isn’t Enough (formerly Anti-racist Parent) and check out the latest post on the movie. I clicked through and eventually landed on Jeff Yang’s column at the San Francisco Chronicle. At the bottom of the column, Yang lists his Asian Pop Gift Guide, which is worth checking out.
Before I start, I should say we will see The Princess and the Frog. I have already made it clear I am no fan of princesses. Still, I am curious about the movie featuring Disney’s first black princess, and Simone and Nadia have asked to see it. One movie can’t hurt them, right? I would like to think so, but a study conducted by researchers at the University of Central Florida, which sits in Walt Disney World’s backyard, shows girls older than Simone and Nadia often define themselves based on what they see in the media. I am betting my girls will not notice Princess Tiana’s thin frame. If they do, we will have a frank discussion about it.
