American Experience: Walt Disney

2015 • PBS
4.6
113 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 1 episodes (2)

1 Part I
14/9/15
Explore the complex life and enduring legacy of the iconic filmmaker from his early days creating Mickey Mouse through the making of Snow White, the first full-length animated film.
2 Part II
15/9/15
Explore the complex life and enduring legacy of the creative genius as he made films such as Cinderella and Mary Poppins and realized his dream project, Disneyland.

About this show

Walt Disney was 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
113 reviews
G. J.
20 July 2020
Uncle Walt was an extraordinary influence. Whether it was interpreted in opposition, translated through nostalgia or as emotionally everlasting as his opening day speech for Disneyland. He was human. Flawed and fabulous. Ferocious and fragile. He is forever felt in our hearts.
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Wade Koon
22 September 2015
Very good documentary on Walt Disney. It gave a lot of insight into the man and what drove him to be successful. Through all the adversity he (and Roy) endured, he never gave up on his dreams and ambitions. Having been a fan of the man and is work, I am even more so now after watching this program.
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Destiney Wright
23 January 2016
I studied Walter Elias Disney my whole life and I couldn't have been more happy when I saw this. Walt Disney is truly a master.
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