“Zootopia” took home the award for Best Animated Film on Sunday night at the 74th annual Golden Globes, hosted by Jimmy Fallon. The film, which has a pointed message about the importance of diversity, was seen as the heavy favorite.
“We wanted ‘Zootopia’ to be a film that not only entertained kids, but also spoke to adults about embracing diversity even when there are people who want to divide us by using fear,” said Bryon Howard, one the film’s three directors, in his acceptance speech.
Read More: 2017 Oscar Predictions for Best Animated Feature
The film has a strong message about stereotypes and the danger of fearing others, which has been reported to be resonating in Hollywood following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election.
“Zootopia” is a comedy-adventure directed by Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero...
“We wanted ‘Zootopia’ to be a film that not only entertained kids, but also spoke to adults about embracing diversity even when there are people who want to divide us by using fear,” said Bryon Howard, one the film’s three directors, in his acceptance speech.
Read More: 2017 Oscar Predictions for Best Animated Feature
The film has a strong message about stereotypes and the danger of fearing others, which has been reported to be resonating in Hollywood following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election.
“Zootopia” is a comedy-adventure directed by Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero...
- 1/9/2017
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
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