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Interviews 

Jeff Malmberg and Disney Animators on MICKEY: THE STORY OF A MOUSE – Emma Badame interviews

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Immediately recognizable to both the young and young-at-heart the world over, Mickey Mouse has been an icon of joy and delight for almost 100 years. From his humble beginnings as a replacement black and white cartoon hero to his role as the beating heart of the entertainment monolith he helped to build, the road hasn’t always been smooth for Mickey–or indeed, for his creator. But despite those ups and downs, despite the passage of time and endless societal shifts and upheavals, Mickey has managed to remain one of the most beloved, most recognizable icons of all time.

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Reviews 

THE AMERICAN DREAM AND OTHR FAIRY TALES – Review by Carol Cling

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Disneyland is billed as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but as the documentary The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales contends, that’s a fantasy that’s very far from reality — especially for many who work at the theme park. The documentary explores a wide-ranging array of themes. Or, to use the Disneyland model, lands — from the Fantasyland of happy “cast members” to the ominous Tomorrowland of employees who wonder how they’ll ever feed their kids and pay their rent in pricey Southern California. Our tour guide through this sometimes tragic kingdom is a real-life Disney princess: co-writer, co-producer and co-director Abigail Disney.

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