In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares a perspective she felt called to record in the moment — no video, no polish, just an honest conversation about culture, parenting, and a movie that’s become unexpectedly controversial.
After seeing Zootopia 2 twice (and planning a third viewing), Michaela addresses the concerns circulating online and offers a grounded, experience-based take for parents who are on the fence about taking their kids to see it.
Drawing from her background in film school, her deep awareness of how sexualization impacts children, and her own lived experience, Michaela explains why she does not see Zootopia 2 as hypersexualized — and why, if she did, she would be the first person to speak out against it.
This episode isn’t about defending Disney blindly or dismissing valid concerns. It’s about discernment, context, and doing your own research instead of reacting to viral clips or rumor mills.
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If you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone who cares deeply about children and culture, this episode offers a calm, thoughtful lens in a moment that feels anything but calm online.
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Zootopia 2, parenting and culture, children’s movies, Disney sequels, media literacy, protecting children, film analysis, cultural commentary, discernment in media, Ms Michaela Mae Show
