Feminist vs Fairytales: The Battle Over Snow White (w/Jonathan Pageau )

Disney’s live-action Snow White ditches the classic love story we all know and love in favor of a modern “woman warrior” narrative. But does it work—or is it just another Hollywood blunder? Joining me is Jonathan Pageau, a master icon carver, public speaker, and fairy tale expert who’s crafted his own stunning retelling of Snow White. We dive deep into the power of fairy tales, how they shape culture, prepare us for life’s battles, and why modern rewrites keep missing the mark. Can these timeless stories be saved? Let’s find out.

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00:00 - Intro

05:17 - Importance of story telling and memory

09:13 - Crowd Health

10:13 - Biggest difference between Jonathan’s rendition and original?

18:03 - We Heart Nutrition

19:14 - Is there a “warrior woman” fairy tale?

23:06 - What are the essential themes of original Snow White?

31:44 - EveryLife

32:32 - Has Christianity had an impact on these fairy tales?

34:18 - These stories aren't as moral as we'd like