... rarely seen footage from the Disney archive, scenes from some of his greatest films, and interviews with biographers, animators and artists who worked on his early films, as well as the designers who helped turn his dream of Disneyland into reality, this two-night, four-hour film reveals the makings of the man who would leave an indelible mark on our nation’s cultural history.
The American Experience website itself is full of images and films that go deep into Mr. Disney's past. We are all a little richer living in Disney's world, even if the word "Disney-fied" is now a derogatory term. There is no question he was an amazing dreamer, creator, and business man, though he has also been accused of antisemitism and racism, and he worked with the FBI and the House Un-American Activities Committee against union cartoonists. Many have claimed these charges of antisemitism and racism are unfair and it will be interested to see how the program deals with these issues. I am already hearing that some of this may have been air-brushed out. I hope not. American Experience has reliably told the whole story in the past, and I hope this program is no different.
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