Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns (1987)
A CBS television special built around the world premiere of Michael Jackson’s short film for “Bad."
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A CBS television special built around the world premiere of Michael Jackson’s short film for “Bad."
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Genre:Documentary, TV Movie
Written By:Larry Stessel, Steve Pond
In Theaters:8/31/1987
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Runtime:30 minutes
Studio:CBS, Optimum Productions
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