Disney's 'Reflect' Short Film Features a Plus-Size Ballerina Battling Body Dysmorphia
Disney has released 'Reflect', a new animated short film as part of its Short Circuit experimental series, featuring a plus-size protagonist named Bianca, a 13-year-old aspiring ballet dancer who struggles with body dysmorphia and low self-esteem. Directed by Hillary Bradfield, who previously worked on 'Frozen 2' and 'Encanto', the film aims to challenge aesthetic stereotypes and promote self-acceptance. 'Reflect' is available on Disney+ and can also be viewed via Sky Q and the Now Smart Stick app. The short is part of a broader trend in animation toward inclusivity and breaking down societal prejudices about body image.
Key facts
- Disney released 'Reflect', an animated short film about a plus-size ballerina.
- The protagonist is Bianca, a 13-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a classical ballet dancer.
- Bianca suffers from body dysmorphia, a condition involving excessive worry about perceived physical flaws.
- The film is part of Disney's Short Circuit series of experimental films.
- Hillary Bradfield directed 'Reflect'; she previously worked on 'Frozen 2' and 'Encanto'.
- The short is available on Disney+, Sky Q, and the Now Smart Stick app.
- The film aims to break aesthetic stereotypes and promote self-acceptance.
- It reflects a broader trend in animation toward inclusivity and challenging societal prejudices.
Entities
Artists
- Hillary Bradfield
Institutions
- Disney
- Disney+
- Sky Q
- Now Smart Stick
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