Zootopia presents the heartwarming story of an impassioned rabbit, trying to positively impact the diverse animal metropolis, Zootopia, as a police officer. While the animated film is full of impressive animation, witty dialogue, and entertaining characters, the storyline goes far beyond that which is often expected of children’s entertainment. The film addresses significant contemporary issues regarding discrimination, bias, drug use, and government corruption, while still maintaining the youthful entertainment value needed for a children’s movie. The main character, a small, female rabbit is just one of the many characters who face prejudice in a city that is supposedly a haven for species diversity and animal acceptance. Her species, size, and gender lead many to disregard her as incompetent, despite countless demonstrations of her ability, both mentally and physically. Reflecting a bias that exists for underrepresented groups in practically any field, this central character arc represents a powerful story for the film’s young target audience. It impresses the unequal expectations and penalties faced by those that fall outside of the majority and emphasizes the mutual strength that results from accepting and appreciating others for their oftentimes unique experience and qualifications. The film addresses similarly weighted issues through the storyline of city officials working to turn Zootopia against the minority group of historically predatory species. Using a highly potent drug to turn civilized animals into their savage equivalent, the city manipulates public opinion to ostracize these perfectly valid citizens. Reminiscent of countless examples, both historical and current, of marginalization of minority groups in society, the film effectively conveys the cruel, senseless reality of such bias. By relaying such experiences through a society of animals, the film expertly captures the sentiment of race, gender, and sexuality-based discrimination, while remaining apolitical and outwardly lightweight. Zootopia expertly balances the liveliness and fun of children’s entertainment with the social responsibility of being a widely-distributed, far-reaching film. The film masterfully uses its platform to introduce younger audiences to highly important social commentaries. It encourages audiences to confront bias, address societal injustice, and be self-motivated. In an age of seemingly endless amounts of content, much of it of little value or significance, the film serves as a model for effective and responsible children’s entertainment.