Power from a Different Perspective: Race, Gender and Grief in Big Hero 6

A story about a healthcare robot set in an uncanny future may not sound like the most effective conduit for progressive representations of real-world issues. But, writes Adolfo Aranjuez, with its multicultural cast, inspired female characters and sensitive exploration of loss, Big Hero 6 offers exactly that.

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