On June 27, 1995, the movie "Pocahontas" was released by Walt Disney Pictures. This animated musical film was the 33rd Disney animated feature film and was loosely based on the life of the Native American woman Pocahontas and her encounter with Englishman John Smith and the Jamestown settlers.

The film, directed by Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg, featured the voice talents of Irene Bedard as Pocahontas and Mel Gibson as John Smith. It also had a memorable soundtrack, with songs like "Colors of the Wind," which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe in the same category.

"Pocahontas" was a significant release for Disney, as it was part of the "Disney Renaissance" era, a period from 1989 to 1999 that saw a resurgence in the studio's animated features. The film was praised for its animation, music, and themes of understanding and respecting different cultures.

However, the film also faced criticism for its historical inaccuracies and romanticization of the relationship between Pocahontas and John Smith. It oversimplified the complex history of Native Americans and their interactions with European settlers.

Despite the criticism, "Pocahontas" was a commercial success, grossing over $346 million worldwide. It remains a beloved animated classic for many and a significant milestone in Disney's animated film history.