Disney Introduces The First Plus-Size Heroine In A New Movie

 Disney has unveiled the trailer for a short film about body dysmorphia that stars their first plus-size heroine.

Hillary Bradfield, a Disney Animation story artist ('Frozen 2', 'Encanto') since 2017, is the film's director. This  is titled "Reflect" and is a part of the animation studio's experimental film series, "Short Circuit." The movie premiered on Disney+.

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It tells the tale of Bianca, a teenage ballet dancer, who "fights her reflection, overcoming uncertainty and fear by focusing her inner strength, grace, and power."

The animated short has received praise for introducing Disney's first plus-size female lead:

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When I watched the Disney short "Reflect," it emotionally wrecked me. It's about a tiny plus-sized girl who is practicing ballet. Because of her body insecurities, the mirrors start to swallow her up, but she dances through them and smashes them.

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Before quitting ballet at age 16, I needed to watch this Disney short because I didn't want to be the chubby girl in class any longer. I'm happy that children will have this. Reflect gets an A+! '

I'm eager to see this because I used to dance (not only ballet) and experienced similar emotions.

A petition for a plus-size Disney princess garnered over 37,000 signatures in 2014.

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