PBS Special: Walt Disney Life and Legacy (2015)

// American Experience: Walt Disney

'Coming to American Experience September 14 & 15 is the unprecedented look at the complex life and enduring legacy of one of America’s best-known storytellers – Walt Disney. Featuring 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.' via PBS




Clip: Working for Walt Disney




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Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (2001)

An Adventure in Art (Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color 1958)

This is a short excerpt from 'Disney's Wonderful World of Color: An Adventure in Art' with appearances by Marc Davis, Eyvind Earle, Joshua Meador, and Walt Peregoy among others. Also, the quote by Robert Henri (read by Walt) at the beginning of the video is pure gold.

'Secret Lives' Walt Disney (1995)

This is great documentary about the 'less public' side of Walt Disney and the history of the studio. It includes interviews with Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Bill Melendez, William Hurtz and others.

// 'Secret Lives' Walt Disney
     via Behind The Scenes blog 

A Story of Dogs (1954)

This is a short behind the scenes look at 'Lady and the Tramp'. There are some nice story sketches and pencil tests featured in the first two clips (some you might have already seen before). Milt and Frank also appear briefly to explain to the audience parts of the animation process.

Part 3 (cartoons)

Part 4 (cartoons)