The Little Mermaid quickly captivated audiences the world over upon its release more than 30 years ago, scooping two Academy Awards and breathing new life into the then-struggling Disney film studio. As a character, Ursula essentially has queer history in her DNA. AdvertisementDrag king and Louche magazine founder Georgeous Michael is another long-time fan of The Little Mermaid, who went as far as organising a “drag-a-long” version as part of the Fringe! Queer Film & Arts festival in honour of its 30th anniversary. “The Little Mermaid is a pop culture touchstone that most people have seen, and so it’s actually a surprisingly efficient way of educating people about gender identity,” says Jennifer.

Source: Huffington Post May 28, 2023 04:55 UTC