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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

1999 · 90 min

A gentle, affectionate look at an unsung craftsman, more admiring than dramatic, best for viewers curious about animation history.

Tagline: The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
Overview: 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.

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
friendship
identity
ambition
memory
Places: workplace
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	1
Tension	2
Darkness	2
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Written by: Leslie Iwerks
Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt, Roy Edward Disney, Chuck Jones, Ollie Johnston, Don Iwerks
Cinematography: Shana Hagan
Runtime: 90 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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