John Canemaker
Biography: John Canemaker has won an Academy Award, an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his animation and is an internationally-renowned animation historian and teacher. A key figure in American independent animation, Canemaker’s work has a distinctive personal style emphasizing emotion, personality and dynamic visual expression. His film, The Moon and the Son: An Imagined Conversation, won an Oscar in 2005 for Best Animated Short, as well as an Emmy. A 28-minute autobiographical essay about a troubled father/son relationship, The Moon and the Son marked a personal and professional breakthrough in animation storytelling. Canemaker is also a noted author who has written nine books on animation, as well as numerous essays, articles and monographs for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 28, 1943
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Cartoon Carnival
2021-08-01
Cartoon Carnival
Overview: Cartoon Carnival tells the story of the pioneering early days of the animated art-form and chronicles one film preservationist's quest to rescue pre-sound cartoons from obscurity and screen them to new, appreciative audiences.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-01
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Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930
2008-11-03
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930
Overview: A documentary about the early days of animation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-11-03
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Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
2007-07-30
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920
Overview: A documentary about the early days of animation.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-30
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Frank and Ollie
1995-10-20
Frank and Ollie
Overview: Before computer graphics, special effects wizardry, and out-of-this world technology, the magic of animation flowed from the pencils of two of the greatest animators The Walt Disney Company ever produced -- Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Frank and Ollie, the talent behind BAMBI, PINOCCHIO, LADY AND THE TRAMP, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and others, set the standard for such modern-day hits as THE LION KING. It was their creative genius that helped make Disney synonymous with brilliant animation, magnificent music, and emotional storytelling. Take a journey with these extraordinary artists as they share secrets, insights, and the inspiration behind some of the greatest animated movies the world has ever known!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-20
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Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
1980-01-01
Byron B. Blackbear and the Scientific Method
Overview: This educational science program features the story of Dr. Alfred Clothear and his discovery of how bears know when to sleep for the winter.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Felix the Cat Through the Ages
Felix the Cat Through the Ages
Overview: Documentary short from Felix the Cat Collector’s Edition DVD
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Original Language: en
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The Art of Mary Blair
2005-01-01
The Art of Mary Blair
Overview: Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Walt & El Grupo
2008-09-08
Walt & El Grupo
Overview: The year was 1941, and the world was on the brink of war. In an effort to improve relations between the Americas, the Roosevelt administration called upon one of Hollywood’s most influential filmmakers to embark on a special goodwill tour. Written and directed by Theodore Thomas (“Frank and Ollie”) and produced by Kuniko Okubo, the documentary WALT & EL GRUPO chronicles the amazing ten-week trip that Walt Disney and his hand-picked group of artists and filmmaking talent (later known as “El Grupo”) took to South America at the behest of the U.S. Government as part of the Good Neighbor Policy.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-08
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Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino
2010-10-30
Dalí & Disney: A Date with Destino
Overview: The story of the unlikely alliance between two of the most renowned innovators of the twentieth century: brilliantly eccentric Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí and American entertainment innovator Walt Disney.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-30
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Otto Messmer and Felix the Cat
1977-04-11
Otto Messmer and Felix the Cat
Overview: Documentary short on cartoonist Otto Messmer, co-creator of Felix the Cat
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-11
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Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Story
2015-11-07
Tyrus: The Tyrus Wong Story
Overview: The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated modernist painter, Hollywood sketch artist, and “Disney Legend” for his groundbreaking work on the classic animated film, Bambi.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-07
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The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
2000-11-14
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature
Overview: Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-14
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Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
2006-02-28
Lady's Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
Overview: A documentary on the making of Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp created for the 2006 Platinum DVD.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-28
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Earthday Birthday
1990-04-22
Earthday Birthday
Overview: After learning about pollution a group of creatures called Zwibble Dibbles, decide to throw a party for the Earth to raise awareness.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-22
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Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': Still the Fairest of Them All
2001-10-09
Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs': Still the Fairest of Them All
Overview: Released as a Bonus Feature for Disney's Platinum DVD Edition of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" this short documentary shows how this classic film came to life.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-09
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Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo
2010-03-22
Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo
Overview: The making of Dumbo (1941).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-22
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From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
2005-10-04
From Rags to Riches: The Making of Cinderella
Overview: The making of Cinderella (1950).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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Celebrating Dumbo
2001-10-23
Celebrating Dumbo
Overview: Bonus feature on the Dumbo DVD.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-23
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