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1. abc7.com › floyd-norman-an-animated-life-disneyFloyd Norman, Disney's first Black animator, still going ...

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   Feb 25, 2022 · black history month. Floyd Norman, Disney's first Black animator, still going strong at 86. 'Floyd Norman: An Animated Life' now streaming on Criterion Channel. By Hosea Sanders and...

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2. www.rogerebert.com › interviews › theres-so-much-ofThere's So Much of Walt Disney in Mickey Mouse: Floyd Norman ...

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   Nov 16, 2022 · Disney legend Floyd Norman is an artist and animator whose career on films like “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Jungle Book,” and “Toy Story 2” merited his own documentary in 2016 (“Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”). He appears in “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse,” a Disney+ film about the iconic character.

3. www.huffpost.com › entry › floyd-norman-documentaryDisney’s First Black Animator Is Finally Getting The ...

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   Nov 22, 2016 · Disney tried to force Norman to retire from his post at 65, but he asserted that he’d like to continue to contribute as a freelancer ― which he still does today, at 81. In the film, a colleague describes Norman as “the Forrest Gump of animation,” which may seem like purplish praise.

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   Aug 26, 2016 · Now 81, Norman still works for Disney, where he has plied his trade, on and off, since he became the studio's first African-American animator in the 1950s.

5. www.rogerebert.com › features › floyd-norman-anLiving Legend Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Now Available on ...

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   Feb 16, 2022 · “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life” depicts Norman’s lively narrative through original animations created from Norman’s hand-drawn gag drawings. Fiore and Sharkey’s cameras follow Norman throughout various locations key to his life including the Disney campus.

6. andscape.com › features › floyd-norman-disney-netflixDisney’s documentary on first black animator is now on Netflix

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   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.

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   Is Floyd Norman alive?

   • Floyd Norman, Disney's first Black animator, is still alive at 86 years old. He's been making magic for over six decades, from 'Sleeping Beauty' to 'Mulan' and the 'Toy Story' franchise.

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   Who is Floyd Norman?

   • If you've seen Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book or the Toy Story movies, you've seen the work of animator Floyd Norman; for decades, he has helped bring Disney and Pixar classics to life. Now 81, Norman still works for Disney, where he has plied his trade, on and off, since he became the studio's first African-American animator in the 1950s.

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   Is Floyd Norman considered a living legend?

   • Floyd Norman is indeed a Living Legend. Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey's 2016 documentary, "Floyd Norman: An Animated Life", delves into the remarkable legacy of its subject, who was the first Black animator to be hired by Disney.

   Living Legend Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Now Available on the

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   What is Floyd Norman's animated life like?

   • Floyd Norman's life and career were the subject of a feature length documentary, 'Floyd Norman: An Animated Life', released in 2016. The term 'Floydering' was first used by friends and colleagues at the Walt Disney Studios (and eventually adopted by the Disney fan community) to describe Norman and his particular creative process.

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   What is 'Floyd Norman: Animated Life' based on?

   • “Floyd Norman: Animated Life” is based on Norman’s lively narrative, which is depicted through original animations created from his hand-drawn gag drawings. The film follows Norman throughout various locations key to his life, including the Disney campus.

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   Is 'Floyd Norman' available on Netflix?

   • Yes, 'Floyd Norman: An Animated Life' was first released on Netflix worldwide (2016-2020). There were also special broadcasts on Turner Classic movies thereafter.

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8. metro.co.uk › 2022/11/20 › legendary-animatorLegendary Disney animator Floyd Norman reminisces over ...

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   Nov 20, 2022 · Someone who has both witnessed and been there for a large part of the studio’s journey – over a whopping span of 66 years – is legendary animator and writer, Floyd Norman.