Inaccurate Portrayal Of Native Americans In The Film 'Pocahontas'

The movie "Pocahontas" was created by Walt Disney Feature Animation and directed by Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg. However, it is not an accurate depiction of the Powhatan people. This movie, along with others that romanticize and distort Native American culture, contributes to the silencing of real Native voices and experiences, hindering progress toward a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of indigenous peoples in the film industry. Such portrayals have existed for centuries, and as children, we may not realize the harm they cause. But as we mature, we begin to see the cruel side of such depictions when we revisit them. The inaccurate portrayal of Native American history in children's movies like "Pocahontas" can have damaging effects

When John Smith visited Pocahontas, she was 9 or 10 years old, while he was 27. John Smith was not a charming, heroic man as depicted in the movie. Many indigenous children in the village feared him, and he was known to even hold several chiefs of tribes at gunpoint for food. This issue of Hollywood filmmakers taking indigenous people's stories and inaccurately portraying them to the world is a continuous problem that needs to be fixed. The movie does an excellent job of depicting the cruel and greedy motives of the European settlers who arrived in America to take Native American lands in their search for gold. This pattern of white men taking land from Native Americans has been consistent throughout history. The film brings up the intricate relationship between Native Americans and Europeans and sheds light on how the Europeans perceived

This term carries a negative connotation and can be hurtful to Indigenous peoples. In a particular scene, the Governor is heard making a statement that says, "About the natives, I'm counting on you to ensure that those filthy heathens don't ruin our mission." The statement refers to their mission of stealing the Native American land in search of gold. This statement is a clear instance of blatant disrespect and dehumanization towards Native Americans. Another example is when John Smith comments to Pocahontas, "You have the most unusual names here." Though this comment may appear harmless, it undermines the culture and language of Indigenous peoples. It is important to recognize that Indigenous peoples have unique and valuable cultures and languages that deserve the proper respect and recognition. The movie attempted to show the English truthfully, but it fell short in representing Indigenous peoples honestly and appropriately. Neglecting the Indigenous cultures and traditions, and perpetuating outdated stereotypes have long-term effects on future generations, as well as anyone who watches the film who is not properly educated on the