Question 1

Why was Grandmother Willow originally a male character in the script?

Accepted Answer

In the first draft, Grandmother Willow was written as a male river spirit called "Old Man River," with Gregory Peck offered the role before the character was changed to a motherly figure.

Question 2

How did Disney make the animal characters more serious in Pocahontas?

Accepted Answer

Disney executives removed all dialogue from secondary animal characters like Meeko and Flit to make the movie more serious.

Question 3

What made Pocahontas one of Disney's most challenging animations?

Accepted Answer

Animators found it extremely difficult due to complex color schemes, angular shapes, and facial expressions, taking five years to produce, but resulting in Pocahontas being praised for her fluid, realistic animation.

Question 4

What efforts did Disney make for authenticity with Native American representation?

Accepted Answer

Disney hired mostly Native American voice actors, employed Native American consultants, and consulted a real shaman, though activists still criticized the film for historical inaccuracies and stereotyping.

Question 5

Who provided the voice for Grandmother Willow in the film?

Accepted Answer

Linda Hunt voiced the character Grandmother Willow.

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