“I found this podcast about two weeks ago and binged a bunch of my favorite movies that they reviewed, but the hosts continued disregard for color conscious casting in animation has lost a listener. I have heard at least five or six times all at different points in this podcast’s history that the hosts don’t think that casting white voice actors for bipoc roles is a big deal, and that people “shouldn’t be so offended” by this practice (takes from their episode “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West”). I understand that this podcast goes as far back as the early 2010’s, but to have episodes still running and to not acknowledge this harmful message is inexcusable. This idea hurts your bipoc audience, and the excuse of “that’s how it is” is no longer viable in the world of 2020. I’m hoping that the hosts can at least recognize that this statement is harmful and no longer acceptable in our world, but if they don’t, I hope that people can see this and be aware of their stance on bipoc representation in animation.”
Earthsong777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/20