Disney's America
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Disney's America: A Controversial Dream
This chapter examines the contentious attempt by the Walt Disney Company to build a theme park in Virginia focused on American history, particularly chattel slavery. It highlights the backlash from historians and the public who argue that such commercialization trivializes significant historical events. The discussion reflects on how widespread protests and media coverage culminated in Disney's eventual withdrawal from the project, emphasizing the complex relationship between entertainment and historical representation.
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