The Pixar movie Onward features an openly gay character, Officer Specter. But Dr. Maurice Gattis, VCU School of Social Work associate professor, says the significance is diminished by a bit role with only a few seconds of screen time. “The superficial nature of the relationship may be a letdown for the … LGBTQ+ community. …”
Popsugar: Disney-Pixar’s First Official LGBTQ+ Character Is a Start, but There’s More to Be Done
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