DIRECTOR'S CUT: Psychology of a Hero: ELSA (Patreon)

Elsa shuts people out because she doesn't want to hurt the people she loves - especially her sister Anna. But shutting them out is what actually ends up hurting them.

Licensed therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright take a look at Disney's iconic ice queen Elsa and her transformation as she learns to face her fears, accept herself, and open her heart. In both Frozen movies, Elsa pushes people away to try to protect them, and has to learn that by actually letting people in and learning to trust herself and others, she can not only harness her powers but also repair and build healthy relationships.