Titled 3,000, it was written by struggling screenwriter J.F. Lawton and explored weighty themes of societal inequality, class disparity, and the struggles faced by sex workers in Los Angeles.
When Disney got involved, they wanted a more commercially appealing, family-friendly approach.
The darker social commentary was downplayed, and the focus shifted to romance, humor, and glamour.
With a bigger budget, Disney transformed the film into a story that would appeal to a wide audience, while still hinting at the original tension between class and wealth in the background.Continue reading…
