Jalondra Davis, UCRiverside's 'mermaid expert,' said the upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey 'matters for little black girls who can see themselves on the screen.' Davis hosts 'The Merwomanist Podcast' and is an assistant prof.
The"mermaid expert" at the University of California, Riverside, said the upcoming remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey"matters for little black girls who can see themselves on the screen."
"Had I seen a black Ariel then, it might have changed what I saw as possible in my life,” she continued. “I have always loved mermaids, it’s something I have always identified with. One of the things I am zeroing in on is this idea of the Middle Passage as the birth of mermaid species. I call this idea crossing merfolk,” Davis said.
"Many people believe there is too much trauma, too much painful history in the representation of black people in popular culture. The intersection of merfolk and the Middle Passage provides a way to continue bearing witness to this history while also experiencing some healing,” Davis said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Italy Drew ‘White Lotus’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ to Its ShoresAs high-profile international productions continue to flock to Italy, its film commissions have joined forces, leaving producers’ old divide-and-conquer playbook in the dust. “We believe that the s…
Read more »
American Idol 5th Judge: Halle Bailey Delivers Stunning Little Mermaid Performance, Finalists RevealedThe Top 5 hit the stage with one last chance before next week's finale to make the Top 3, performing twice as 'American Idol' celebrates Disney night with an assist by Sara Bareilles and Halle Bailey, who delivers a soaring rendition of 'Part of Your World' from 'The Little Mermaid'
Read more »
Awkwafina & Jacob Tremblay Interview: The Little MermaidWe chat with TheLittleMermaid stars Awkwafina and JacobTremblay about their wildest improv and working with Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda during the recording process:
Read more »
'Aladdin' Remake Star Mena Massoud Slights 'Little Mermaid' Remake, Gets Backlash, Deletes AccountMena Massoud, the star of Disney's 2019 live-action Aladdin remake, has deleted his Twitter account after taking heat for ever-so-slightly critical comments about the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. | Entertainment
Read more »
The Little Mermaid Star Explains Live-Action Remake's Triton Costume ChangeThe Little Mermaid star Javier Bardem explains the live-action remake's Triton costume change, which includes armor, and why it makes sense.
Read more »
Rob Marshall & John DeLuca Interview: The Little MermaidWe speak to TheLittleMermaid director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca about honoring the animated Disney film, working with Alan Menken, and incorporating mermaid mythology:
Read more »