The Hand Behind The Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

Year:	2001
Starring:	Kelsey Grammer (voice)
Director:	Leslie Iwerks
Genre:	Documentary
Synopsis:	Those circular black ears. That effervescent personality. There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement, and personality to the world's most beloved icon. THE HAND BEHIND THE MOUSE: THE UB IWERKS STORY, takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator. Called a modern-day "da Vinci," a technical genius who brought the unimaginable to the screen, Ub's triumphs reign among the greatest of success stories. This documentary traces the exciting and challenging path he led in shaping the film and animation industry into what it is today. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer and written and directed by Iwerks' granddaughter and filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, THE HAND BEHIND THE MOUSE: THE UB IWERKS STORY includes never-before-seen archival footage, previously censored cartoon clips from the 1920s and '30s, and interviews with Roy Disney, director John Lasseter (TOY STORY, A BUG'S LIFE), veteran Disney animators, actress Tippi Hedren (THE BIRDS), film historian Leonard Maltin, and more.
Rating:	G
Length:	90 Minutes
Studio:	Disney

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