The film "Mickey Mouse Monopoly" looks closely at the ideals and worldviews being promoted by one of the world's most influential corporate entities- Disney.  It will be shown at Mondragón Used Bookstore in downtown Lewisburg on a date to be established, and after the film, discussion will be opened to talk about reactions, solutions, and ways to act together to benefit children.

This is the second of three films hosted by Mondragón which highlight the challenges faced by children in today's society. This is also part of a greater program of evening events entitled "Conversations" happening all this season at Mondragón.

If you haven't heard about Mondragón, this cooperatively managed venue opened very recently (June 2009) with the aims of offering used books and other materials which promote democratic rights and progressive ideals. Drop by to see what it's all about.

 

More about the film:

Mickey Mouse Monopoly

Disney, Childhood & Corporate Power

The Disney Company's massive success in the 20th century is based on creating an image of innocence, magic and fun. Its animated films in particular are almost universally lauded as wholesome family entertainment, enjoying massive popularity among children and endorsement from parents and teachers.

 

Mickey Mouse Monopoly takes a close and critical look at the world these films create and the stories they tell about race, gender and class and reaches disturbing conclusions about the values propagated under the guise of innocence and fun. This daring new video insightfully analyzes Disney's cultural pedagogy, examines its corporate power, and explores its vast influence on our global culture. Including interviews with cultural critics, media scholars, child psychologists, kindergarten teachers, multicultural educators, college students and children, Mickey Mouse Monopoly will provoke audiences to confront comfortable assumptions about an American institution that is virtually synonymous with childhood pleasure.