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Walt Disney's Bambi was released in August of 1942 and stood out as the most ambitious feature-length film in the history of the studio.
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Walt Disney insisted the staff call him "Walt," and brought in experts from prestigious art schools to teach classes to his animators.
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On May 19, 1941, nearly half of Walt Disney's art department walked out to protest the studio.
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Walt Disney gathered a small group of artists to develop his next big idea: an amusement park called Disneyland.
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Plans for Disneyland's 160-acre building site called for 5,000 cubic yards of concrete and one million square feet of asphalt pathways.
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Walt Disney |
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Over the course of his life, Walt Disney created an multimedia empire spanning film, television, amusement parks and more.
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Walt Disney |
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An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers.
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Walt Disney |
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Through unprecedented access, this film reveals the makings of the man who would leave an indelible mark on our nation’s cultural history.
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Walt Disney |
Chapter
Watch the opening scene of Part 2 of Walt Disney.
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Walt Disney |
Behind the Scenes
Executive Producer Mark Samels explains how American Experience was able to tell the in-depth story of Walt Disney.
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Ripley: Believe It or Not |
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Archivist Edward Meyer highlights the most amazing of the 10,000 bizarre artifacts housed in the Ripley's Warehouse: miniature sculptures by artist Willard Wigan.
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Ripley: Believe It or Not |
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Cartoonist Robert Ripley got contract to produce one cartoon per day. At $100,000 per year, it increased his income tenfold.
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