'Encanto': Colorful Characters, Intergenerational Trauma, and Fun Music
Disney's newest Latine animated musical, 'Encanto', features a super colorful cast, fun music, and a surprising conflict about intergenerational trauma.

A world-famous soccer star retreats to a quiet college town to recover from a career-threatening injury, where he forms an unexpected connection with a guarded bartender determined to stay focused on her future - but as their bond deepens, both are forced to confront the fears that keep them from love.
Disney's newest Latine animated musical, 'Encanto', features a super colorful cast, fun music, and a surprising conflict about intergenerational trauma.
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