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Waking Sleeping Beauty streaming

2009 Movie United States Drama, History, Documentary 86 min Ages 8+

By: Don Hahn With: Rob Minkoff, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Glen Keane, Michael Eisner, John Lasseter

The story of the Disney Renaissance, an incredibly prolific, successful and prestigious decade lasting from 1984 to 1994 that saw the fallen Walt Disney Animation Studios' unexpected progressive triumphant return to excellence.

Filmium rating

75%

Mood

Enlightening

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reflective

Cast & Crew

Don Hahn

Patrick Pacheco

John Lasseter

Glen Keane

Peter Schneider

Michael Eisner

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Rob Minkoff

Roy Edward Disney

Animators

Don Hahn (Narrator)

Executives

Howard Ashman (Interview)

Michael Eisner (Interview)

Producers

Roy E. Disney (Interview)

Composer, Original Music

Alan Menken

Howard Ashman

Crew

Animation Experts

Directors

Producers

Cast

Animators

Disney Legends

Executives

Director

Don Hahn

Author

Don Hahn

Producer

Don Hahn

Peter Schneider

Production Company

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Adaptation

Animation Industry

Corporate Documentary

Original Documentary

Studio History

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Archival Interviews

Mixed Media Footage

Narrative Technique

Personal Footage

Voice-Over Narration

Film Movements

Documentary Movement

Narrative Structure

Chronological

Documentary-Style

Historical

Linear

Retrospective

Pace

Balanced

Informative

Moderate Pace

Reflective

Steady

Thoughtful

Runtime

Approx. 90 Minutes

Standard Runtime

Soundtrack

Disney Music

Howard Ashman

Interview Clips

Narration-Based

No Original Score

Original Score

Style

Archival Footage

Documentary

Historical

Narrative

Time-Period

1980S

1990S

Disney Renaissance

Central Conflict

Corporate Struggles

Creative Revival

Industry Innovation

Internal Conflicts

Studio Decline

Characters

Animators

Disney Animators

Disney Figures

Executives

Industry Pioneers

Studio Executives

Ending

Appreciation For Art

Hopeful

Industry Revival

Legacy Of Animation

Legacy Preservation

Reflective Ending

Historical Context

1980S

1980S Industry Decline

1990S

Animation Industry Revival

Disney Renaissance

Key Plot Points

Animation Breakthroughs

Disney Renaissance

Hiring Of Executives

Production Of Iconic Films

Resignation Of Roy E. Disney

Studio Restructuring

Plot

Animation History

Animation Industry Revival

Disney Animation History

Disney Renaissance

Historical Documentary

Studio Rebirth

Setting

Animation Environment

California

Disney Animation Studio

Hollywood

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Shooting Location

California

Disney Studio

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Theme

Creative Evolution

Creative Innovation

Impact Of Key Figures

Industry Rebirth

Legacy Of Disney

Revival Of Animation

Genre

Animation History

Documentary

Audiences

Animation Enthusiasts

Animation Fans

Disney Enthusiasts

Disney Fans

Film Historians

Titles

O Despertar da Bela Adormecida

Persistence of Vision USA

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Awards

Annie Award

Annie Awards

Best Documentary Feature Nomination

Critics Choice Nomination

Box Office Success

Limited Theatrical Release

Critical Reception

Certified Fresh

Certified Fresh 71%

Generally Positive

Insightful

Positive Critical Reception

Festivals

Telluride Film Festival

Popularity

Cult Following

Favorable Audience Reception

Industry Acclaim

Ratings

70 Metacritic

71% Rotten Tomatoes

Metacritic 70

Rotten Tomatoes 71%

Reception

Awards

Critical Acclaim

Critical Success

Film Festival Acclaim

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2009

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