Pocahontas (explained)

[Union-Endicott Central School District <libser1@TRANSIT.NYSER.NET>]

I am not condemning the movie or Disney's right to make money.   My
children will probably see it, will want to buy the video, and it will be
shown in my house over and over again, as usual.

I guess what I meant in a larger sense is the willingness of some
teachers to use a movie, which "usually" distorts the facts somewhat, to
teach history.    I wouldn't advise a teacher use GONE WITH THE WIND to
teach the Civil War (but it's used).  I don't think John Wayne movies
give a clear picture of the American West.    As soon as Pocohontas began
to be advertised, my saddening thought was that primary grade teachers
will use this, and not explain/teach/compare.

Disney does an excellent job of entertainment, that's their business.
We are in the business of selection.  Authoritative sources are first on
my list.   IMHO, this ain't it, just as Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK wasn't
the Jungle Book
!

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Gail Dickinson
Union-Endicott Central School District
Endicott, NY 13760

                        "between stimulus and response, we have a choice"
                                --Stephen Covey