Walt: The Man Behind the Myth

Walt: The Man Behind the Myth

G 2001 · 118 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, he turned his dreams into entertainment for the ages. Now, learn his real story. Through exclusive footage and interviews with friends and family, this documentary traces the complicated life of legendary animator Walt Disney.

Directed by Jean-Pierre Isbouts · Written by Richard Greene

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