EPISODE 28: I’m a Barbie Girl - Where’s MY Barbie World?
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As one of the most popular films of the last decade, Barbie (2023), is one of Hollywood’s most recent attempts to manufacture nostalgia. Not only does the film capitalize on the connections people have with the most recognizable fashion doll of ever, but Barbie - for decades - has served to motivate and inspire. Join Dr. Vanessa as she discusses this blockbuster, and how it is prompting conversations about gender roles, femininity, and challenging the powers-that-be.
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