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In reply to the discussion: Maybe Don't Dress Your Kid Up As Moana This Halloween? [View all]obamanut2012
(26,230 posts)Should anyone wear "brownface" to be Maui or Moana? Absolutely not. But, Maori leaders and academics have said this is the best thing for Maori culture/language, etc. ever, even though there was a small blip for Whalerider. All the major characters are at least part Pacific Islander heritage, many, like Rachel House (also in Whalerider), are Maori. They have recorded a complete audio and musical soundtrack in Maori for Moana.
Seeing children dress up to celebrate a brave, resourceful girl (WHO HAS A REALISTIC BODY SHAPE) from a now-marginalized group of people is wonderful, and it's also an educational moment. It makes children -- and adults -- learn more about the Maori than the All Blacks haka.
Ridiculous article, as is your defense of it, although that is no surprise.