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Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid tells Disney's version of the story — but there's a much more tragic fairy tale behind it, as well as a love story.

Recasting Ariel as a mermaid of African descent allows brown and black children to feel seen. It allows them to imagine themselves in magical stories, a realm where they’re rarely present.

Ariel's transformation in The Little Mermaid is an important allegory, and so is King Triton's journey.

The scene-stealing star plays Ursula in Disney’s new live-action version of the story that has become an unlikely LGBTQ touchstone

Could we ever really tell a new story about a very old mermaid?

Like many Disney classics, The Little Mermaid is inspired by a much cruder and gorier fairytale adapted to fit the studio's themes and style.

Hans Christian Andersen is recognised for his beloved fairy tales, but few know The Little Mermaid was inspired by his queer heartbreak.

The internet once again was caught in a battle over Halle Bailey's casting in 'The Little Mermaid.' In defending it, fans and critics offered much more though-provoking details of the film.