The Women Behind Disney

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The Women Behind Disney

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May 26, 2014

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Did you know an army of Disney "animation girls" helped bring its classic films to life? Cristen and Caroline highlight women working in the early days of Disney and women in animation's continuing quest to shatter the celluloid ceiling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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