The film features workers like Ralph, Trina, and Artemis , who struggle with homelessness or food insecurity despite working full-time at the "Happiest Place on Earth". Critical Reception
The documentary is structured as a personal essay, following Abigail as she grapples with the realization that thousands of full-time "Cast Members" at Disneyland cannot afford basic necessities like food and housing.
The film highlights the stark contrast between executive compensation and worker pay, noting that former CEO Bob Iger once earned roughly 2,000 times the salary of a median Disney worker. The American Dream and Other Fairy TalesHD
It is also distributed for institutional screenings via Docuseek . The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales Review
In the 2022 documentary , filmmaker and activist Abigail Disney turns her lens toward the very empire her grandfather, Roy O. Disney, helped build. The film serves as a searing critique of modern American capitalism, using the Walt Disney Company as a primary case study for systemic income inequality. Core Themes and Narrative The film features workers like Ralph, Trina, and
Abigail argues that her grandfather’s era of capitalism, which she views as more equitable, has been replaced by a "worship of wealth" that prioritizes shareholders over employee welfare.
Unmasking the Magic: "The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales" It is also distributed for institutional screenings via
Released in late 2022, the film is available on various digital platforms: