The popular new Disney movie Encanto is stirring all kinds of emotions and conversations throughout the world, including within the Southern Sisters’ regular phone calls. In today’s BONUS episode, Courtney and Carley and guest expert Julie dive into the symbolism and key take-aways from this magical movie, currently available on Disney+. 

 

This episode contains spoilers, so if you haven’t seen Encanto yet, go watch it, then come back to this book club-style movie review where characters, breakthrough moments and themes are all discussed. 

 

Listen in entirety for the full conversation. The final section on take-aways and key themes is a must-listen for those wondering what all the hype is about with this movie (again, spoiler alert!).  

 

0:00 Introduction to topic and guest expert

 

7:07 Overview of characters in Encanto

 

15:00 In-depth discussion on characters/archetypes/symbolism

 

30:03 Biggest take-aways and key themes from Encanto

 

44:35 Call to Action