19. Abuela Madrigal

In this episode, we discuss Alma “Abuela” Madrigal, matriarch of the Madrigal family and antagonist of the 2021 Disney film, Encanto. After a brief background on the film, its creators, the history behind it, and the character herself, we explore the different characters' relationships with Abuela. We then consider audience perspectives on the character including some who consider her a villain or, at the very least, do not believe she can be easily redeemed. Finally, we address some of the reasons we think that she is the way she is, including issues related to generational trauma, fear of losing the miracle, and even concerns over aging, death, and the future of her family.

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• "Encanto Movie Cast & Crew on the New Disney Film," by Jenna Busch
• "Why Therapists ARE Talking about Bruno - and all the other Encanto Characters," by Catherine E. Shoichet
• "Unpopular Opinion: Abuela Alma Madrigal from ‘Encanto’ Is *NOT* a Villain," by Meryl Medel
• "Encanto: 10 Unpopular Opinions About Abuela, According To Reddit," by Angel Shaw
• "What Is Generational Trauma? Here's How Experts Explain It.," by Claire Gillespie
• "How Turning Red and Encanto Approach Toxic Perfectionism," by Rachel Johnson