Young people want more stories about friendship than romance, more diversity both in front of and behind the camera, and more depictions of men as vulnerable, loving fathers.
We’ve teamed up with Netflix, Equimundo, and Joy Coalition to explore how our research sheds light on why this new rendition of Little House on the Prairie is already resonating so deeply with a new generation of viewers. Read below to learn more, and join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #LittleHouseBigLessons.
Watch Little House on the Prairie with your family (or chosen family!) and tell us what little moments with big lessons stood out to you.
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Listen to the voices behind Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie.
Executive Producers Joy Gorman Wettels and Trip Friendly, actor Meegwun Fairbrother (who plays William Mitchell), José Campi Portaluppi (director of communications and advocacy, Equimundo), and Dr. Yalda T. Uhls (founder and CEO, Center for Scholars & Storytellers) discuss the importance of portraying loving, engaged fathers on screen, how stories from the past can help shape a more hopeful future, and the creative journey behind the new series.
Learn About The Research
Read the Oped In Ms Magazine.
Dr. Gary Barker (Equimundo) and Dr. Yalda T. Uhls (UCLA Center for Scholars & Storytellers) discuss how Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie showcases compassionate masculinity, strong women, and a more inclusive portrayal of American history with timely lessons for audiences today.
“No one can make it alone out on the prairie.”
What little moments with big lessons from Little House on the Prairie stood out to you?
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