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American Masters Celebrates Bambi Artist Tyrus Wong
“Tyrus Wong’s story is a prime example of one of the many gaping holes in our society’s narrative on art, cinema and Western history,” said writer/producer/director Pamela Tom. “By telling his story, I wanted to shine a light on one … Continue reading
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Tagged American Masters Tyrus, Animation, Art and Artists, Bambi, Chinese Americans, Film History, Immigrants and Immigration, John Canemaker, Pamela Tom, PBS, Racism, Tyrus Wong, Walt Disney
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American Experience Tackles Walt Disney on PBS
Walt Disney always reminded me of my childhood pediatrician. And that was a very good thing. Not only did they look alike, but both men were, in fact, passionate healers who never lost their ability to speak to the needs of children… … Continue reading
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Tagged American Experience, Animation, Bambi, Cinderella, Disneyland, Fantasia, Mary Poppins, Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio, Roy Disney, Sarah Colt, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Steamboat Willie, Walt Disney
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