Disney PlusPocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
When news of John Smith's death reaches America, Pocahontas is devastated. She sets off to London with John Rolfe, to meet with the King of England on a diplomatic mission: to create peace and respect between the two great lands. However, Governor Ratcliffe is still around; he wants to return to Jamestown and take over. He will stop at nothing to discredit the young princess.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
When news of John Smith's death reaches America, Pocahontas is devastated. She sets off to London with John Rolfe, to meet with the King of England on a diplomatic mission: to create peace and respect between the two great lands. However, Governor Ratcliffe is still around; he wants to return to Jamestown and take over. He will stop at nothing to discredit the young princess.
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Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by critiquing colonial greed and prejudice through the villain Ratcliffe and championing cultural understanding, yet its solution relies on individual moral action and diplomacy within existing power structures rather than systemic change.
The movie features a diverse cast reflecting its historical setting, including Native American and European characters, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative explores themes of cultural understanding and challenges prejudice, offering a subtle critique of colonial attitudes rather than an explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film condemns the bigotry and hypocrisy of characters like Governor Ratcliffe, who misuse their Christian faith for conquest and prejudice. However, it also portrays other Christian characters, such as John Rolfe and Mrs. Jenkins, positively, aligning them with virtues like compassion and understanding.
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on Pocahontas's experiences in England and her heterosexual romantic entanglements, with no elements suggesting queer representation.
The film does not depict any scenes where a female character engages in and wins direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Conflicts are resolved through diplomacy and exposure of truth rather than close-quarters fighting.
The film is a direct sequel to Disney's Pocahontas, continuing the story with established characters and introducing new historical figures. All major characters, whether returning from the first film or newly introduced, maintain their historically or canonically established gender.
This film is a direct sequel to Disney's Pocahontas (1995). All established characters, including Pocahontas, John Smith, and John Rolfe, maintain their original racial depictions from the prior film and historical context. No character's race was altered from their established baseline.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
4.9
5.5
Critic Ratings
2.9
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