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May 6, 2020 · At 84 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-America animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company force-retired him at age...
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Feb 16, 2022 · Since February 7th, the film is now available to stream on the Criterion Channel, along with a selection of short films made by Vignette Films, Inc., one of the first Black-owned production companies in Hollywood that was created by Norman along with Leo Sullivan, Norman Edelen and Richard Allen.
Jul 8, 2020 · While many cheered Disney for the decision, Floyd Norman, a legendary Black animator and member of the Black Filmmaker Hall Of Fame, did not. While he understood why Disney made the changes, Norman is a fierce supporter of his former employer; he wants the company to re-release Song Of The South and embrace that part of its past.
Nov 23, 2016 · Norman, 81, was Disney’s first black animator, and now you can see the story of his life and the highs and lows he’s faced on Netflix in Floyd Norman: An Animated Life. The critically-acclaimed documentary ran in theaters in August and can be now be viewed on the streaming service to kick off this holiday season.
An Animated Life manages to give the viewer data on Floyd Norman, Disney's early animation years (while Walt Disney was still alive) and even what makes an artist.
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At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65. Directors: Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey | Stars: Cosmo Anzilotti, Jane Baer, Dave Bossert, Suzanne Bothke. Votes: 641.
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Apr 27, 2020 · TCM (Turner Classic Movies) has been offering the documentary as part of their streaming / VOD selection this month (it expires today, unfortunately). The documentary film is about Disney legend...