Pocahontas

Overview

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Oscar for Best Original Musical or Comedy Score (1996) and the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature (1995)
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Box office
Grossed $346M worldwide, about 6.3 times its $55M budget
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Inspired by
Inspired by Romeo and Juliet and 1992 Los Angeles riots
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Setting
Set in Jamestown, Colony of Virginia and Tsenacommacah
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Sequels
Followed by Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
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Collection
Part of Pocahontas Collection
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Music
Music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Andreas Deja
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