Happy Feet and Diversity
I am a big fan of animated movies, and Happy Feet is an all-time favorite of mine, so I'm pleased to know that a sequel will be released in November of 2011.
The original movie is about a tribe of Penguins that possesses great singing voices they use to attract mates. Mumble is a very different Penguin that can’t sing, but has a unique talent for tap dancing. Because of Mumble’s diversity, the Elder leader of Emperor Land casts him out of the community.
Away from home, Mumble meets a different tribe of penguins, the Adelie Amigos, who instantly embrace Mumble's cool dance moves and take him in. Mumble helps his adopted tribe finding a way to survive. Using courage and bravery, Mumble begins to teach everyone his unique dance, and they save the day using his distinctive capabilities.
The movie emphasizes racial diversity, leadership and team skills; where the Adelie Amigos are clearly Hispanics, the rappers are African Americans, the Skua birds spoke with Italian accents and the elephant seals spoke with a Scottish or Irish accents.
In this beautiful mosaic of diversity, inclusion and acceptance, Mumble is not only accepted, but praised and recognized for who he is. Using his diversity and his different way in finding creative solutions and handling crises, he saves the day. Through the movie we begin to learn that uniqueness isn't a burden, but a gift to be treasured, and that being true to yourself can make all the difference in the world.
Diversity is not only about a difference of race, religion, gender, color, age or nationality; is a lot more than that. It encompasses sexual preferences, socio-economic factors, education, unique abilities and skills, disabilities, even being an extrovert or introvert.
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