Walt: The Man Behind the Myth (Walt : the man behind the myth)

This documentary is a new, penetrating look at Walt Disney both inside and outside the studio. The team was given unprecedented access to family archives and correspondence, including hundreds of unpublished letters, sketches and other memorabilia. The film also features excerpts from over 18 hours of 16mm "home movies", shot by Walt himself. It is the first time that these films, including colour reels dating from the early 1930's, have been released for broadcast television. "This film is a determined effort to provide a true, real-to-life portrait of my grandfather, in all aspects of his life," says Walter Miller. As such, the film does not hesitate to tackle some of the more controversial issues, including the myth of Walt's anti-Semitism; his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee; the studio strike of 1941; and his sometimes problematic relationship with employees. (www.gls-la.com)