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Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman

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Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman American Experience

Premiered September 14, 2015
Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman

Snow White was a reflection of American women during the 1930s. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.

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The first chapter in Part 2 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS.
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Walt Disney Part 2, Chapter 1

Walt Disney wanted to create an amusement park for the whole family. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
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Walt Disney's Next Big Idea: Disneyland

In May 1941 nearly half of Walt Disney's art department walked out. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
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A Strike at Walt Disney Studios

Assoc. Producer Matt Gavin tracked down rare archival footage for "Walt Disney."
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Finding Rare Archival Footage

Don Hahn discusses Walt Disney's use of music in his films. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c
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Interview: Musical Storytelling

Media historian Susan Douglas explores Walt Disney's version of America. Coming Sep. 14/15
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Interview: Walt Disney's America

Everyone remembers Walt Disney's "Bambi" for that one traumatic scene. Premieres 9/14 & 15
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The "Fearless Filmmaking" of "Bambi"

In the late 1920s, Walt Disney Studios created a new animated star. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
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The Creation of Mickey Mouse

In its first year, "Snow White" grossed more than any other film before it. Airs 9/14 & 15
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The Success of "Snow White"

Disneyland became a top destination for foreign dignitaries. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
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Visitors to Disneyland

The first chapter of Part 1 of "Walt Disney." Premiering Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS.
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Walt Disney Part 1, Chapter 1

An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
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Walt Disney Preview

An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
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Walt Disney Series Preview

Despite his success, at home Walt Disney was just "dad." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
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Walt Disney the Father

Walt Disney proposes something that had never been done before. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
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Walt Disney's Big Gamble: "Snow White"

To Walt Disney, Marceline, Missouri would always be home. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
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Walt Disney's Hometown

Walt Disney recognized that he was different than his public persona. Premieres 9/14 & 15
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Walt Disney's Public Vs. Private Persona

"The challenge is, Disney is both a person and a brand." Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS
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Why we Made "Walt Disney"

Walt Disney viewed his studio as a community. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
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Working at Walt Disney Studios

Snow White was a reflection of American women during the 1930s. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15.
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Interview: Snow White as the Ideal 1930s Woman

Animator Floyd Norman shares his experiences working for Walt Disney. Premieres 9/14 & 15
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Interview: Walt Disney the Storyteller

Composer Richard Sherman recalls working with Walt Disney. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS
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Interview: Working for Walt Disney

"Steamboat Willie" blows audiences away with its use of sound. Airs 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
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Mickey Mouse's Big Break

Walt Disney shares his next big idea with his staff. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 on PBS.
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Pitching "Snow White"

Watch an original interview with writer, Ron Suskind about "Dumbo." Premieres 9/14 & 9/15
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The Story of "Dumbo"

Walt Disney struggles to save his Laugh-O-grams company. Premieres 9/14 & 9/15 on PBS.
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Walt Disney's First Failure

Walt Disney premieres September 14 & 15, 2015 9/8c. on PBS American Experience.
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Walt Disney, Extended Preview

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The exceptional life and career of Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.
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Roberto Clemente (español)

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The Murder of Emmett Till (español)

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PBS Previews: Chasing the Moon

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