Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

This film retells the story of the making of Mary Poppins, and reflects upon the autobiographical aspects of storytelling, and the subsequent conflicts that arise in adaptation.

Walt Disney (Tom Hanks) convinces a sceptical P. L. Travers (Emma Thompson) to ride a Disneyland carousel in Saving Mr. Banks (Walt Disney Pictures).

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This post is part of the ‘Rewound’ series of analyses of objects or episodes from cultural and political history.

Content warnings: Alcoholism; Death; Bereavement; Child abuse.

Spoiler alert: This analysis of the film Saving Mr. Banks and its themes reveals plot details for the purpose of enhancing that analysis.