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