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Sorry for multiple postings...Read on! :-) *Spring 2008 Social Justice Film Series* **_*Mickey Mouse Monopoly*_ *Disney, Childhood, & Corporate Power *_*Disney Princesses *_***Wednesday January 30th 12pm in 104 Allen House (Bring Your Lunch!)* *6:30pm in 427 Waterman **The Center for Cultural Pluralism will be screening an outstanding film this Wednesday as part of our Social Justice Film Series. _Mickey Mouse Monopoly_** is a daring video that insightfully analyzes Disney's cultural pedagogy, examines its corporate power, and explores its vast influence on our global culture. Read on for a description:* *_Mickey Mouse Monopoly _* *__* *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.* ** *Two Screenings!* *Wednesday January 30th 12pm in 104 Allen House (Bring Your Lunch!)* *6:30pm in 427 Waterman** * *As always, all of our events are open to all UVM Students, Faculty, and Staff. * *See you there! * *Wes* * * -- Wesley J. Rodriguez Graduate Assistant The Center for Cultural Pluralism 461 Main Street, Allen House Burlington, VT 05405-1707 Phone: 802-656-8833 Fax: 802-656-3348 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.uvm.edu/~ccpuvm