Abigail Disney thought about changing her name when she got married. While it's associated with Mickey Mouse and Marvel, the Happiest Place on Earth is also associated with poverty wages and trampling on workers' rights. Colin Ellis speaks with Disney about her documentary "The American Dream and Other Fairytales," and why it's important to advocate for workers' rights in the face of abusive corporate practices.
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