Dumbo (1941) — The saddest circus movie ever made

09/14/20 • 19 min

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Dumbo is rife with adorable animals, gorgeous scenery, animal abuse, ableism, racism, and the patriarchy.

Learn how this little cartoon changed the face of animation and listen to a discussion of the more troubling themes of this classic movie.

This week's episode cover art is provided by ShaSha. Check out more of her work over on her Instagram @ShhShaShhSha.

Our theme music was composed and played by Shawn Rudolph of Let Music Be.

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Dumbo is rife with adorable animals, gorgeous scenery, animal abuse, ableism, racism, and the patriarchy.

Learn how this little cartoon changed the face of animation and listen to a discussion of the more troubling themes of this classic movie.

This week's episode cover art is provided by ShaSha. Check out more of her work over on her Instagram @ShhShaShhSha.

Our theme music was composed and played by Shawn Rudolph of Let Music Be.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/oof-right-in-the-childhood/exclusive-content

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/oof-right-in-the-childhood.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pink Elephants on Parade and other Dumbo Musings with Ashley Goodwin

In a special mid-week episode, my friend, Ashley, discusses the psychology of Dumbo's Pink Elephants on Parade and the way this segment helps Dumbo process his traumas.

My music was composed and played by Shawn Rudolph of Let Music Be.

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