Broadcast channel PBS revealed the predicaments faced by famous storyteller Walt Disney on his way to success through the two-part, four-hour film 'American Experience: Walt Disney' aired last Sept. 14, Monday and Sept. 15, Tuesday.
Based on archival collection of footages and interviews with various historians, "American Experience: Walt Disney" documentary revealed the struggles behind the successful animator's dreams. The said movie's producer-director claimed that Walt Disney Co. themselves gave her "unpredecented" offer to access the company's archives.
During his early childhood, it was apparent that the famous cartoonist's harsh life tried to impede his hopes of attaining his dreams. At that time, the successful entrepreneur's father continuously disapproved of his son's creative interest. When he finally had enough, Disney left his home and made his journey.
While he was able to find success together with his brother Roy, the American voice actor were subject to countless failures and criticisms for his work. According to Hampton Roads, two of the famous man's films "Pinocchio" and "Bambi" did not earn much and well-known artists made fun of his works.
Continuing his work, the famous American storyteller never gave up and worked hard in perfecting his craft. For his strict dedication to work, he was branded as a dictator in his studio. According to Variety, one of his previous co-workers, songwriter Richard Sherman said that the famous animator is entirely different from the terrifying leader that other historians claim.
Working as a songwriter for Disney in early 1960s, Sherman was known for crafting the notable musical pieces "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "It's a Small World" with his late brother Robert. As a witness to the famous director's life, he asserted that the famous American entrepreneur treated his workers wonderfully and has no greater intentions but to bring joy to people through his works.
While the PBS screening of "American Experience: Walt Disney" is over, the broadcast channel's website still features rare interview footage and photo galleries of the master storyteller's works.