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        And we're not talking about incidentals like "there was no Internet" or "Brad Pitt was dating Gwyneth Paltrow." We're referring to the fact that the average Joe, circa 1994, would have had zero idea what "Hakuna Matata" meant, would maybe have felt kindly toward hyenas, and probably had very little idea about the social structure of lion prides. But all of that changed with the release of The Lion King. Part of the Second Disney Renaissance of the 1990s, The Lion King is an undisputed classic, a favorite of '90s kids (and their parents and children) everywhere. In addition to being set in Africa and gorgeously animated by a team of hyper-dedicated animators, The Lion King is a story of royal intrigue and power in the animal kingdom.  It's Hamlet with paws. If you enjoy watching lions grapple with issues moral, political, and existential in nature (or just grapple with evil hyenas), then this is definitely the movie for you. This is also the movie for you if you like watching stupendously successful films: Simba & Co. nabbed a worldwide total of $987,483,777—and The Lion King remains the highest-grossing 2D animated feature in history. Whether you love or loathe the Disney brand, there's no disputing that The Lion King's influence is as big as Mufasa's kingdom; this movie is known pretty much anywhere the sun shines. The film won three Golden Globes (Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical; Best Original Score – Motion Picture; and Best Original Song – Motion Picture, for Elton John's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight") and two Academy Awards (Best Original Score and Best Original Song). It even went on to inspire one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway. Yup, The Lion King has cultural-icon status. It is to the '90s what Star Warswas to the '80s and Mean Girls was to the 2000s: a movie that seeped into the collective consciousness.  In fact, we're still having nightmares set in elephant graveyards.
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        For many of us, The Lion King isn't exactly the first title we think of when we think of "film studies." After all, what could all of those dusty VHSes in your basement possibly have to do with capital-S Serious stuff likeacademia and critical interpretation? The answer is: plenty. The Lion King is more than a cartoon for 6-year-old kids to watch while stuffing their faces with popcorn and Milk Duds—although it's totally that, too. The Lion King is a sophisticated moral fable about family, power, and redemption. For one thing, this movie for kiddos is based on perhaps the most famous (and most studied) Shakespeare play out there: Hamlet. Both the Bard's masterpiece and ol' Walt's '90s smash hit follow the same trajectory: young prince loves his daddy, his daddy is killed by his uncle, young prince gets revenge on his uncle. Except Hamlet is way more depressing—and doesn't have nearly the same number of Elton John love songs. It's not every day that you come across a Disney cartoon that has thematic roots in a great work of English literature, but then, The Lion King isn't just any old Disney cartoon. It's one of the most famous, an indisputable jewel in the Disney crown. But, fun musical numbers and similarities to Hamlet aside, The Lion Kingmanages to pack an effective dramatic punch in its own right. As a story about the enduring power of love and loyalty to family, this movie restored audiences' faith in the values of the mid-1990s. The Lion King was released in 1994, three years after the end of America's involvement in the Persian Gulf War. The United States was at the peak of its military and industrial might, the economy was booming, and a new generation of Millennials was being born. It was a time of comfort and security, and many were eager to see that reflected in their entertainment. And The Lion King did just that. This movie is about a super-idyllic kingdom that goes through a period of woe (boo, Scar) and bounces right back—just compare the Pride Lands with the narrow-minded town in Beauty and the Beast. It's about the importance of family over pretty much everything else—compare Simba's character arc to Ariel's decision to leave home in The Little Mermaid. It's about the just nature of an established government—Mufasa is unlike, say, the bumbling Sultan in Aladdin. With everything looking peaceful at home, more and more Americans were content with messages like these. In many ways, The Lion King was a product of its time—which means that studying The Lion King ain't just about studying a movie about a farting warthog and his lion cub buddy. It's about studying America during the 1990s.
        The animals came from far and near across dusty African plain. They came on pudding paws and pounding hooves and fladding wings. Each beast from the tiniest and to the largest elephant made way to Pride Rock for that was home of lion king and this was is special day in the Pride Lion.Simba was the first born cub of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi would join the great Circle of life. Scar was evil lion. Simba couldn't wait to go to the elephant graveyard with his best friend Nala. 

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  •  On a beautiful day, Simba is playing around, trying to be spooky. The others say that he should quit being silly, but Nala wants to play with Simba. Despite herenthusiasm, he refuses. Soon, the two hear the cries of somebody in distress. They look through the tall grass and find a baby elephant named Bomo, who has been separated from his mother. The cubs try using a log to push Bomo out, but Simba falls into the mud. Nala soon gets another idea. She finds a bunch of leaves and sticks it on Simba's fur. Simba questions her plan, but she explains it to him in a whisper. Understanding, Simba runs up a hill, scaring the grazing animals. They begin run toward the tall grass. A buffalo named Kula hits the stick, freeing Bomo. Relieved to be freed, Bomo offers his saviors a ride back to Pride Rock.On a beautiful day, Simba is playing around, trying to be spooky. The others say that he should quit being silly, but Nala wants to play with Simba. Despite herenthusiasm, he refuses. Soon, the two hear the cries of somebody in distress. They look through the tall grass and find a baby elephant named Bomo, who has been separated from his mother. The cubs try using a log to push Bomo out, but Simba falls into the mud. Nala soon gets another idea. She finds a bunch of leaves and sticks it on Simba's fur. Simba questions her plan, but she explains it to him in a whisper. Understanding, Simba runs up a hill, scaring the grazing animals. They begin run toward the tall grass. A buffalo named Kula hits the stick, freeing Bomo. Relieved to be freed, Bomo offers his saviors a ride back to Pride Rock. It was a hot day on the African Plains. Zebras were grazing on the green grass. Giraffes were searching the treetop for tender leaves. Elephants were returning from the watering hole. And Kula a cape buffalo. had just awakened from his nap. It was time for lunch. None of the animals noticed little Simba. The lion cub was hunting He crept up behind Kula he pounced. 


    Then Simba roared with all his might! But Kula never stopped eating Simba didn't scare him one bit. In fact none of the animals was afraid of the tiny lion cub. Simba Kula said it's too hot to play silly cub games. The buffalo swung his tail Poor Simba was knocked to the ground Ouch The cub cried. The little lion c ub watched as the animals wandered off. How will I ever become a great lion king if no one is afraid of me Simba wondered. Simba began to walk home. Suddenly he heard a familiar voice call him. Simba there you are. I've been looking all over for you. It was his best friend Nala. Do you want to play a game she asked no said simba He sighted I don't feel like playing. Please Nala pleaded We could play tag.  
    She continued Or hide and seek Or leapfrog. I said I don't feel like playing Simba answered. What's the matter asked Nala Are you feeling sick. No  replied Simba but I'm tired of silly cabs games I thought you liked games said Nala. Not any longer Simba sighted no one takes me seriously I'll never be a good lion king he added. Just then the two cubs heard a strange noise what is that asked Nala. I don't know Simba answered Let's find out. The two friends followed the noise. It led them to the edge of a muddy pond. Over here Nala whispered The cubs crept closer and closer. They peeked through the tall grass and saw a baby elephant. 
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