Last night, I attended the Zootopia screening. As a lifelong Disney fan, I found this to be an excellent opportunity for a fun study break and a chance to rewatch one of the best animated movies in recent years. The first time I saw this movie, I recall walking out of the theater and being surprised at Disney’s boldness in making this movie. On the surface, it is a clever and enjoyable buddy cop film starring a charming cast of anthropomorphic animals. However, it takes very little analysis to get to the heart of the movie, which is a thoughtful analogy for racial and gender tensions. From the constant stereotyping of predatory animals, to the protagonist’s assertions that she’s not just some “token bunny” in the police force, the movie provides an incredibly nuanced portrayal of a society dealing with issues of discrimination and profiling that were relevant at the movie’s premiere in 2016 and are unfortunately still topical now. One scene that stood out in particular to me last night was a scene portraying a peace rally, in which one animal yelled at a tiger to go back to the jungle, to which she angrily replied, “I’m from the savannah!” This reminded me of examples in our society in which intolerant people ignorantly target other people and make assumptions about them. This was just one scene in a film that was as self-aware as it was fun and humorous, and I highly recommend Zootopia to anyone who is looking for a way to relax that will give them something to think about afterwards.