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August 2020 – In May, AFA’s One Million Moms petitioned Disney CEO Bob Chapek to remove the short animated film Out from the online streaming service Disney+. As of press time, over 22,000 people had signed the petition expressing disapproval of Disney’s Pixar featuring its first gay character in a lead role.

Out follows the story of Greg, a gay man who struggles with coming out to his parents before moving to the big city with his boyfriend, Manuel. When Greg’s parents show up unannounced, his sneaky dog tries to hide evidence of Greg’s relationship with Manuel.

But Greg’s mother already knows his secret. In the end, Greg’s parents gladly accept Greg’s relationship with Manuel. Greg and Manuel are shown being affectionate throughout the film before kissing at the end.

Out is the first release from Pixar to feature a gay main character. Greg is also the first animated gay main character for Disney.

In the past, Disney has been criticized by homosexual activists for its lack of LGBTQ characters in its programs. Disney has recently increased its inclusion of LGBTQ characters.

onemillionmoms.com, 5/27/20