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Major Change Made to “Discriminatory” ‘Mary Poppins’ SIXTY YEARS Later

A man dressed as a chimney sweep, reminiscent of Dick Van Dyke, and a woman holding an umbrella with flowers on her hat are standing on a rooftop with two children. The sky is blue, and several chimneys are visible in the background. All characters appear happy and excited.

In 1964, Disney released what would become one of its most beloved and iconic live-action movies of all time, Mary Poppins. The film starred Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, a magical nanny who travels to London to help the struggling Banks family. Through her tough lessons that were always given with love, she taught father, George Banks, how important family ...

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