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Volume 15, Issue 1
  • ISSN: 2042-7824
  • E-ISSN: 2042-7832

Abstract

This article explores short formats as effective educational tools in university settings, highlighting their adaptability to contemporary teaching. Through an analysis of Pixar’s , the studio’s first film with an openly LGBTQIA+ protagonist, the study examines how short films convey complex themes related to identity and inclusivity that fosters dialogue, which makes them ideal resources for addressing nuanced social issues.

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