Movie: Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

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Suzanne Bothke

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    Floyd Norman: An Animated Life

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    Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65.

  • Release Date

    2016-02-05

  • Average

    7.4

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
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    English
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