The Museum of Natural History recently faced backlash from parents after showcasing a short animated film, "Dragfox," featuring a drag-performing fox and themes of gender identity. Critics argued that the film, screened as part of the Margaret Mead Film Festival under a collection about animal connections, was out of place in a natural history setting. They expressed concern over children's exposure to such ideas in a museum environment, questioning the educational appropriateness of the content.
One stunned museum-member mom took to an online parents group to express her astonishment, questioning the relevance of the film to the museum's natural history theme.
The museum's decision to include the film as part of an annual family-friendly festival was met with significant backlash, with critics arguing it had no connection to the museum's primary exhibits.
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