Mitch Downe From "Paranorman" Is Awesome Gay Representation
Gay representation is out there, but to portray a character who's gay as a big, happy brute is a rare treat.

Connor Miller is a screenwriter, or at least she wants to be. After 3 years of living in Los Angeles' "valley" she moves to Hollywood to give it one last shot. There, she wrestles with the costs of chasing a dream and struggles to keep her eye on the prize during her "make-it-or-break-it" year.
Gay representation is out there, but to portray a character who's gay as a big, happy brute is a rare treat.
How powerful can a story be when it is stripped to the bare essentials of just a room, a handful of people and raw human voice?
The way Jeannette has to deal with child neglect makes her insecure about her parents and how she was brought up and raised in the United States. This continues into adulthood, where Jeannette becomes a successful journalist and is frequently asked about her parents by others.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
The live-action remake brings adventure and shows viewers why representation is important in a Disney Princess movie.
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.