DisneyMusicVEVO, Dec 2, 2021
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases a video of the Disney 2021 movie Encanto which provides an accurate representation of the different skin colors and hair textures that people in Colombia, South America have. Three additional videos of Colombia are embedded in this post that show people in Colombia,South America. These videos are given in no particular order.
This pancocojams post also presents three article excerpts about how the movie Encanto reflects the realities of Latimos skin complexions.
The content of this post is presented for socio-cultural and educational purposes.
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Thanks for all those who are associated with Disney's Encanto movie. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all the producers of these videos and the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: An Afternoon in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia 🇨🇴
The Nudge, Aug 2, 2021
On this episode of The Nudge, we spend an afternoon
exploring the markets in the vibrant city of Quibdó in the Chocó Department of
Colombia. We also go for a boat ride!
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3: REAL STREET ENCOUNTERS 🔥 IN MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
Colombian Kiss, Jan 26, 2022
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3:Afro Colombians
Afric Network, Dec. 31, 2020
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ARTICLE EXCERPTS
(These excerpts are given in no particular order)
EXCERPT #1
From https://statenews.com/article/2022/01/representation-in-encanto?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest
Latinx embrace representation shown in Disney’s 'Encanto'
Amalia Medina, January 20, 2022
"Disney’s latest animated feature film, “Encanto,” was
released in theaters on Nov. 24, 2021, and it came to Disney+ on Dec. 24, 2021,
yet the hype around the film has not subdued yet, despite it being mid-January.
And there’s a reason why.
The movie tells the story of the Madrigal family as they navigate their special powers, such as incredible hearing, shape-shifting and talking to animals. As the movie unfolds, the family is forced to navigate their relationships with each other and mend their broken bonds. The familial theme can relate to any family, but it is especially resonating with Latinx, particularly Colombians, as the movie is set in Colombia.
The Madrigals are a mestiza, or mixed-race, Colombian family. Each family member has different skin tones, hair types and features, and one branch of the family is Afro-Latino, a group that is even more underrepresented in media than non-Black Latinos.
Colombians and Latinx alike are feeling represented like never before. Across the internet, people are sharing how they feel represented: embracing their noses, curls and skin tones.
“I literally look like (Isabela Madrigal),” one Twitter user
said. “I’m gonna watch ‘Encanto’ for the actual representation that my
childhood self did not have.” ”…
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EXCERPT #2
From
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color
and prowess
By Amanda Giampaglia, December 6, 2021
“Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature,
and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film.
[…]
This story is told by a cast of Latino actors, and the
amount of respect for the Latino culture is felt throughout the entire film..
[…]
The characters in this film represent the diverse skin
colors that range from light to dark and hair textures from straight to kinky
curls that can be found within the Latino community. This brings in a more
accurate representation of a group of people who have not been given the
representation that they so deserve.”….
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EXCERPT #3
From https://thisblisslife.com/encanto-review-movie/
JANUARY 3, 2022
Encanto Review: The Movie That Reminds Us That Latinos Come
in All Shades of Brown!
"ENCANTO REVIEW
In “Encanto”, a Latino family in Colombia acquire magical
powers after surviving a traumatic experience.
All the members of the family have powers in the casita (house) except
Mirabel, who longs for powers like her siblings who can manipulate the weather
or plants. When the casita starts to
show cracks, Mirabel goes on an adventure to save their family home despite
naysayers like her Abuela (grandmother) who think that Mirabel is being
eccentric like her son Bruno, a long lost family member.
The characters all have different shades of brown much like
Colombia itself. It’s not just the brown
skin tones but the variety of different hair textures and nose shapes that
makes this film diverse, in fact many children will be able to spot characters
like themselves in the movie. Mirabel,
Bruno, Luisa, Antonio, and Isabella all have different skin tones but still are
members of the same family and in some cases they are blood siblings. This
movie reminds us that the characters in “Encanto” ARE what Latinos look like.
The movie shows that a family can represent every color and it makes sense
since Latin American countries have Black and Indigenous people too.”…
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EXCERPT #4
From https://medium.com/@hudaghaffar/encanto-has-shown-us-that-every-skin-tone-is-beautiful-31f53fb96558
Encanto has shown us that every skin tone is beautiful
Huda A.Ghaffar, Jan 24, 2022
"Back in the day when brown skin tones were considered as
just “one tone” kinda thing in animations including Disney, thinking about
seeing different skin tones representation on-screen was just too far-fetched.
If they did show different tones, it was generally slightly darker for men than
women.
It's not just animations, but media, in general, that makes us think that a light skin tone reflects beauty. This stereotype especially among Latino, African and South Asian women was and still have been heavily marketed and pushed by our cosmetic industry and media houses.
[…]
Seeing Afro-Latino representation in Disney’s Encanto was
such a joyful experience for me. Although being a South Asian, I can’t relate
to their struggles, all I know is that representation matters. Unlike previous
Disney movies, where all had people of color had almost the same skin tone, the
Madrigals, like an actual real family, had people with diverse skin tones and
textures. And every single one of them was portrayed beautifully. The cutest
character in the family without any doubt is Antonio. But one thing that stands
out the most to me is the beauty of Isabela Madrigal. I love how Isabela, who
has a darker skin tone than her sisters, is considered to be the most graceful
girl in town. They did not make her light-skinned to reflect how beautiful she is.
I hope movies like Encanto will show our little girls that they are beautiful
just the way they are.
Enca[n]to, without any doubt, is one of the finest movies
Disney has ever produced. The graphics, the animations, the music and
choreography, the characters’ arc, and the portrayal of feminine beauty in all
shapes, sizes, hair and skin tones are simply astounding. …The real credit goes
to the creators and animators who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes and
fought for bringing this beautiful diversity on screen. They are the ones who
should be celebrated."...
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