The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 animated musical fantasy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 animated musical fantasy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in 1920s New Orleans, the story follows Tiana, a young woman who is transformed into a frog after kissing Prince Naveen and must find a way to break the spell. The film is notable for introducing Disney’s first Black princess, Tiana.
Plot
The film follows Tiana, a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant. After a magical encounter with Prince Naveen and the villainous Dr. Facilier, Tiana and Naveen are transformed into frogs and must reverse the spell.
Production
The Princess and the Frog was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is widely noted for Disney’s return to traditional hand-drawn animation after years of computer-animated releases.
Release and reception
The film premiered in 2009 and received a wide theatrical release in the United States. It was generally well received and became an important title in Disney’s princess line for representation and style.
Cultural significance
The film is especially significant for introducing Tiana, Disney’s first Black princess. Its New Orleans setting, jazz-influenced music, and focus on ambition and hard work are central to its identity.
Key facts
- Released by Disney in 2009 as a return to hand-drawn animation.
- Loosely based on the fairy tale The Frog Prince.
- Tiana is Disney’s first Black princess.
- Set in New Orleans during the Jazz Age.
The film has broad relevance for Canadian audiences as a major Disney animated feature and a commonly broadcast family film in Canada, but it has no specific Canadian setting or production connection.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_FrogSupports: Basic plot, setting, release year, directors, cast, and premise.
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-princess-and-the-frogSupports: Release date, cast, runtime, rating, and plot summary.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1196003-princess_and_the_frogSupports: Release date, runtime, genre, and rating.
- Mental Floss — https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/disney/the-princess-and-the-frog-factsSupports: First Black princess, hand-drawn animation, and significance within Disney princess films.