Deconstructing Disney

Author: Rachel Casey, Erin Casey

Two life-long Disney fans take on the Disney film catalog, beginning with the animated features, and discuss with a critical lens. New episodes the first Tuesday of every month. @DeconDisney on social media.
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Genres: Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film

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Research Alert: Fat Characters in Disney Movies
Episode 63
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

In this very special episode, Erin talks to Rachel and her research assistant, Grace, about a study they recently published about the portrayal of fat characters in Disney animated films. Spoiler alert: the depictions of fat characters are rife with harmful stereotypes, and the hosts have something to say about it! Rachel's and Grace's article "'You're Getting a Little Big for This': Fat Characters in Disney Animated Films" was published in peer-reviewed journal Fat Studies, and can be accessed via this link (or email hellodeconstructingdisney@gmail.com to request a PDF).