Walt Disney
Season 27 Episode 8 | 3h 41m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
The complete biography of Walt Disney, premiering September 2015 on American Experience.
An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers -- Walt Disney.
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Walt Disney
Season 27 Episode 8 | 3h 41m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers -- Walt Disney.
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Preview: S27 Ep8 | 1m 30s | Walt Disney premieres September 14 & 15, 2015 9/8c. on PBS American Experience. (1m 30s)
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Clip: S27 Ep8 | 8m 29s | The first chapter in Part 2 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS. (8m 29s)
Walt Disney's Next Big Idea: Disneyland
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 45s | Walt Disney wanted to create an amusement park for the whole family. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 (2m 45s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 23s | In the late 1920s, Walt Disney Studios created a new animated star. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 (2m 23s)
The "Fearless Filmmaking" of "Bambi"
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 3m 31s | Everyone remembers Walt Disney's "Bambi" for that one traumatic scene. Premieres 9/14 & 15 (3m 31s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 52s | Assoc. Producer Matt Gavin tracked down rare archival footage for "Walt Disney." (52s)
Interview: Musical Storytelling
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 49s | Don Hahn discusses Walt Disney's use of music in his films. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c (1m 49s)
Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 19s | Snow White was a reflection of American women during the 1930s. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15. (1m 19s)
Interview: Walt Disney's America
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 8s | Media historian Susan Douglas explores Walt Disney's version of America. Coming Sep. 14/15 (2m 8s)
Interview: Walt Disney the Storyteller
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 27s | Animator Floyd Norman shares his experiences working for Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 15 (1m 27s)
Interview: Working for Walt Disney
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 31s | Composer Richard Sherman recalls working with Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS (1m 31s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 56s | "Steamboat Willie" blows audiences away with its use of sound. Airs 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS. (2m 56s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 37s | Walt Disney shares his next big idea with his staff. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS. (37s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 51s | Watch an original interview with writer, Ron Suskind about "Dumbo." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 (2m 51s)
A Strike at Walt Disney Studios
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 37s | In May 1941 nearly half of Walt Disney's art department walked out. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 (1m 37s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 4s | In its first year, "Snow White" grossed more than any other film before it. Airs 9/14 & 15 (2m 4s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 50s | Disneyland became a top destination for foreign dignitaries. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS. (1m 50s)
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Clip: S27 Ep8 | 9m 36s | The first chapter of Part 1 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS. (9m 36s)
Preview: S27 Ep8 | 30s | An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS. (30s)
Walt Disney's Big Gamble: "Snow White"
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 11s | Walt Disney proposes something that had never been done before. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15. (2m 11s)
Preview: S27 Ep8 | 29s | An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15. (29s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 19s | Walt Disney struggles to save his Laugh-O-grams company. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS. (2m 19s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 3m 3s | To Walt Disney, Marceline, Missouri would always be home. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS. (3m 3s)
Walt Disney's Public Vs. Private Persona
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 3m 51s | Walt Disney recognized that he was different than his public persona. Premieres 9/14 & 15 (3m 51s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 1m 37s | Despite his success, at home Walt Disney was just "dad." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS. (1m 37s)
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 22s | "The challenge is, Disney is both a person and a brand." Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS (2m 22s)
Working at Walt Disney Studios
Clip: S27 Ep8 | 2m 29s | Walt Disney viewed his studio as a community. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS. (2m 29s)
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