make do & mend: How “Afro Circus” in Madagascar 3 Enforces the Role of Black Men in Animated Films to a Minstrel Show

theodorepython:

Characters voiced by black men get a pretty decent amount of screen time in animated films these days, often being the main sidekick on the hero or heroes’ journey to success, being present virtually every step of the way. Some people would argue that this is a step forward…

so good, so true. damn. 

(via disgustingbody)

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