American Legends
by Jack Kinney, Les Clark, Mark Henn
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Actor: Bud Linn, Jerry Colonna, Jon Dodson, Ken Darby, The King's MenDirector: Jack Kinney, Les Clark, Mark Henn
Brand: Ff
Writer: Broose Johnson
Writer: Dick Kinney
Writer: Dick Shaw
Writer: Lance Nolley
Writer: Shirley Pierce
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled)
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 58 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-02-12
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Walt Disney Video
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Movie Review: great for studying American Tall Tales
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember watching the Paul Bunyan film back when I was a kid and I've always remembered the details of his legend because of it. I used this DVD as a teaching companion for my daughter's k12.com homeschool unit on American Legends. We enjoyed all the tales on this DVD; Paul Bunyan, Casey Jones, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed. Well presented and a fun way to learn!
Summary of American Legends
Disney celebrates the legends that inspired a country with classic stories of real American heroes in this all-new, full-length animated collection, DISNEY'S AMERICAN LEGENDS! You'll meet the doers and dreamers who made America great -- including John Henry, the railroad builder, who proved the value of believing in oneself. John Henry was created using rough-style animation over a scratchboard background, a technique that dates back to Disney's 101 DALMATIANS! This artistic style was chosen specifically by the director in order to convey the power and emotion of the story. Journey with the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan as he clears the land for American settlers. Follow the trail of the beloved American icon Johnny Appleseed, whose peaceful planting of apple trees blossomed along the new frontier. Then take an unforgettable ride with Casey Jones, The Brave Engineer, who never failed to deliver the mail, no matter how difficult the route! Each story is introduced by celebrated actor James Earl Jones, and filled with unforgettable characters, adventure, and memorable songs. Gather the family together and enjoy these timeless tales ... an experience no childhood should be without!American history and pioneer mythology blur in this collection of animated Disney shorts hosted by James Earl Jones. From Disney's Golden Age come the marvelous Johnny Appleseed (1948), a fanciful, folksy, story-song tale of the real-life planter who seeded the Midwest, and The Brave Engineer (1950), a screwball version of "The Ballad of Casey Jones." Paul Bunyan (1958) is pure tall tale turned energetic American myth: the giant lumberjack is a homespun Zeus in flannel and logger boots creating the mountains and valleys of the American West with his big, blue ox, Babe. Joining these classics is Disney's stylized new take on the folk song John Henry (2000), narrated by Alfre Woodard. The sketchy, roughed-up style echoes Jacob Lawrence in moments, and the rich soundtrack soars with spiritual-influenced music. Like the best of Disney, these spirited folk tales speak to both children and adults. --Sean Axmaker
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