Walt - The Man Behind the Myth
by Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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Actor: Dick Van Dyke, John H. Mayer, Julie Andrews, Marian Galanis, Paul AndersonDirector: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Writer: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Producer: Amy Boothe Green
Producer: Cathie Labrador
Producer: Howard Green
Producer: Katherine Greene
Writer: Katherine Greene
Writer: Richard Greene
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 119 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-03-02
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Walt - The Man Behind the Myth
Movie Review: WALT DISNEY -Drawn to Scale!
Summary: 5 Stars
For anyone interested in a visual biography of Walt Disney and the studio he built -this is it! Executively produced by Walt's grandson Walter Elias Disney Miller and narrated by Dick Van Dyke, it's a wonderful tribute to one of the most iconic men of the twentieth century.
Van Dyke details the family history with never seen before home movies and photographs. It's a well balanced documentary with participation from the people who really knew Walt and who had worked on many of his creations. The famed "Nine Old-Men", the very animators who spent their whole lives at the studio,tell us why they were so devoted to a man who never offered personal praise. You'll learn about the negative side too, the bitter 1941 animation strike, the accusations of racism and of Walt being anti-semetic, are also truely laid to rest. The birth of Disneyland, television and live-action are all included in this well paced two hour salute.
Their are secrets to be learned, like how Mickey Mouse came about. How the animation process works, with plenty of footage from Disney classics to illustrate why they were the best and most inovative. Walt surrounded himself with good people, he was a master motivator and ideas man. But he was also human and that is well brought out, specially with his family. It's a great drawn to scale, down-to-earth look at a man, that most people only thought of in mythological terms.
Summary of Walt - The Man Behind the Myth
From Mickey Mouse to MARY POPPINS to Disneyland and beyond, Walt Disney touched the hearts of millions with his special brand of magic. In this revealing portrait, you'll discover the man behind the myth as never before. Inspired by daughter Diane Disney Miller and hosted by Disney legend Dick Van Dyke, the film features all-new interviews with friends, family, collaborators, and experts plus never-before-seen home movies. Through good times and bad, including a brush with bankruptcy during World War II, Walt remained a driven innovator and perfectionist behind studio gates and devoted family man at home. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth, WALT: THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH offers the most intimate look yet at the man whose legacy continues to inspire the world.Dick Van Dyke (Mary Poppins) narrates this made-for-TV special, which focuses on the high points in Walt Disney's life and career. Over 70 friends, relatives, and associates were interviewed. Critics, however, weren't given much of a chance to have their say, which prevents Walt from presenting a fully rounded picture. Fortunately, this two-hour story of the great man's rise--and rise--makes for compelling viewing anyway. It doesn't merely cover his work, but personal life, as well. Milestones, such as his marriage, are brought to life using footage from a copious home movie collection. Furthermore, a few Disney animators do mention some of the great man's more negative traits, such as his legendary toughness, but such criticisms are passed over quickly. Smaller viewers may find it boring, but Disney fans 10 and older are sure to be riveted by this fascinating man's life story. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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