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Walt Disney (2015)

G · 2015-09-15 · 3h 46m · EN
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Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new film examines Disney's complex life and enduring legacy. Features rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, interviews with biographers and animators, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality.

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Walt DisneyWalt DisneyHimself (archive footage)Roy Edward DisneyRoy Edward DisneyHimself (archive footage)Oliver PlattOliver PlattNarrator (voice)Don HahnDon HahnHimselfDon LuskDon LuskHimselfEdna DisneyEdna DisneyHerself (archive footage)Lillian DisneyLillian DisneyHerself (archive footage)Sarah NilsenSarah NilsenHerself, associate professor of Film and Television StudiesCarmenita HigginbothamCarmenita HigginbothamHerself, associate professor, University of VirginiaRon SuskindRon SuskindHimself, journalist and authorMichael BarrierMichael BarrierHimself, animation historianSteven WattsSteven WattsHimself, historian

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What is Walt Disney about?

Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new film examines Disney's complex life and enduring legacy. Features rare archival footage from the Disney vaults, scenes from some of his greatest films, interviews with biographers and animators, and the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality.

How long is Walt Disney?

Walt Disney has a runtime of 226 minutes.