Pocahontas

Disney’s animated Pocahontas movie may be thought of by many as one of the most controversial movies. The story, which portrays the life of a young Powhatan girl at the time of the invasion of Europeans, seems to take on its own version of history. Watching the movie without having an inclination to the true legend of Pocahontas, it seems innocent and truthful. However, after researching the true story, it is very obvious and understandable why the Native American communities and some others have been so infuriated by the release of Disney’s movie. If looked at from a neutral standpoint and knowing both sides of the controversy, it is clear that there are some definite pros and cons of the movie.
If Disney’s softened and beautified version of Pocahontas isn’t legitimate, what is the real life story of this world renowned child? The real Pocahontas was actually an eleven or twelve year old girl named Matoaka. Pocahontas was her nickname, which translates to “spoiled one” o...