Soaring away from their night at the circus, film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers venture deep into the forest with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ heartbreaking natural fable: 1942’s Bambi. In class 105, we talk the cyclicality of nature, Disney’s most ambitious technical shots yet, the events of home video sequel Bambi II, and discover the live-action Bambi Cinematic Universe (BCU).

Next week’s films: Saludos Amigos / The Three Caballeros. Plus, bonus episode coming soon!

Disniversity is brought to you by Ben Travis (@benstravis) and Sam Summers (@samsummers0), with art by Olly Gibbs and music by Nafets. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @disniversity. This podcast is not affiliated with Disney.

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Welcome to Disniversity, the podcast crash course through the history of Disney’s animated classics, with film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr. Sam Summers. Each week, we’ll be moving forward in time through the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue, watching every feature film in chronological order – from Snow White to Frozen II. Watch along with us, and listen as we explore each film’s historical context, advances in animation and lasting legacy, and talk about how they stand up today.