By Brooks Barnes Brooks Barnes has covered Disney since 2007. He saw “Pocahontas” in a theater on its opening weekend in 1995. Disney’s animated achievements — certain ones — are ...

asking Pocahontas’ love interest to appreciate nature. As one of the few Disney princesses based on a real person, Disney’s Pocahontas isn’t without criticism from fans and activists alike.

Pushing past the Disney version of Pocahontas's life to get to the real story is "beyond exhausting". But for some, it's a matter of life and death. It's one of Disney's most beloved animated ...