After walt disneys death in 1966, norman left disney to found vignette films, where he developed the original fat. Then, possibly another mouth after that i saw the trailer for floyd norman. An animated life 2016 michael fiore films official trailer. Aug 26, 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. An animated life won best documentary there this year. An animated life is now available on pakistani netflix. Norman has also authored a semibiographical animation primer, titled. I had previously met norman during a special press presentation for the rerelease of 101 dalmatians. Anyone who was a kid in the 20th century knows normans work, whether they know it or not.
This is floyd norman an animated life teaser 1 by fiore media group on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. An intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman, the first. At 80 years old, see how this disney legend, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up his own brand of trouble. The talented directing team of michael fiore and erik sharkley introduce us to a fascinating man well known to the world of cartooning, but now the general public will meet and be charmed by floyd norman. Norman was later employed as an artist at pixar, and his work has been seen in dozens of iconic animated films since the 1950s. Anyone who was a kid in the 20th century knows norman s work, whether they know it or not. The official page for the feature documentary floyd norman. Hired as disneys first africanamerican artist in 1956, norman worked on classic movies such as sleeping beauty and 101 dalmatians before walt disney handpicked him to help write the story for the jungle book. It arrived for online streaming on october 5, 2017. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Mass choir was one of the most popular choral groups of the 80s and 90s creating 14 albums including artists such as neal diamond, gerald albright, tevin campbell, red hot chili peppers, christina aguillera and patty labelle. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape huffposts next chapter. An animated life 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael fiore and erik sharkey directed this profile of floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator to work at disney.
An animated life official trailer 1 floyd norman documentary from filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the feel good documentary is an intimate. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. Jul 18, 2016 an intimate journey through the life and career of 80yearold floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney studios. Many others know differently, and for those who need more proof, floyd norman. But it sounds like pretty much the biggest nobrainer ever that floyd norman. An animated life off he went to hannabarbera, home to the flintstones and josie and the. An animated life is a loving look at the first african american disney animator. An animated life is part autobiography, part guide to being an animator. Forget about the fact that floyd is a black man who made it in a industry that was dominated by whites, and did it on sure talent alone, floyd s energy in the. An intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry. At 80 years old, see how this disney legend is impacting animation and causing trouble.
With cosmo anzilotti, jane baer, dave bossert, suzanne bothke. Hes run his own company and did the mickey mouse syndicated comic strip for awhile. A lifetime of tips, tricks, techniques and stories from an animation legend animation masters isbn 0240818059, that was published by focal press in 20. Aug 20, 2016 normans first assignment was working on the dogs in 101 dalmatians. An animated life tells the story of floyd norman, who was the first african american animator to work for walt disney animation studios and whose career has spanned 60 years. The first africanamerican to be hired at disney in 1956, norman was later handpicked by walt disney to join the story team for the jungle book. Watch the trailer for the disney animator documentary floyd. A wonderful doc on the life of floyd norman, a lifelong disney animator who didnt let color or circumstances impede the love of his life. He is the subject of the 2016 documentary floyd norman. At 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still. Nov 21, 2016 floyd is also currently featured in the justreleased documentary, floyd norman. At 81, disneys first africanamerican animator is still in the studio first hired in the 1950s, floyd norman is still drawing.
He later went on to develop the original fat albert tv special. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the quotes submission guide. Normans 65th birthday in 2000, disney hr forced floyd to retire. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up trouble after the company forced him to retire at age 65. An animated life recently became available on video on demand, and its really worth the watch. Aug 26, 2016 now, heres another terrific addition to that revered roster. An animated life takes an intimate look at a legendary animators life and career. An animated life from michael fiore films and filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey. Floyd norman, disneys first black animator, reflects on. Now, heres another terrific addition to that revered roster.
Take an intimate journey through the life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry floyd norman. Whats not swell is that the documentary floyd norman. Floyd norman has worked at disney studio, and with pixar. Floyd norman is an undisputed trailblazer in the animation world. The smurfs, courage the cowardly dog, mulan, and on and on. At 80 years old, see how disney legend floyd norman, the first africanamerican animator at disney, continues to impact animation and stir up. Jul 21, 2016 tweetemail tweetemail a new trailer has been released for floyd norman. And with a humility that borders on irritating, floyd norman seems unfazed by it all. Norman born june 22, 1935 is an american animator, writer, and comic book artist. An animated life original motion picture soundtrack by ryan shore on amazon music. An animated life a feature documentary by filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey. Directed by michael fiore and erik sharkey, the documentary focuses on one of disney. This affectionate documentary profiles the life and career of disneys first africanamerican animator. An animated life on digital hd and on demand platforms on august 26, 2016 the same day it opens in select theaters and is available on bluray with special features.
An animated life is a mustsee documentary for all who appreciate the history of disney, the history of animation or have ever been touched by the man himself. A feature documentary about the life of artist and disney legend floyd norman, from michael fiore films. Over the course of his career, norman has worked for a number of animation. An animated life vaguely implies, floyd norman has led an animated life. Jungle book, 101 dalmatians, sword in the stone, sleeping beauty, robin hood, fat albert, monsters, inc. Written with wit and verve, animated life is a guided tour through an entire lifetime of techniques, practical handson advice and insight into an entire industry. He later went on to develop the original fat albert tv special, early sesame street segments, and classic hannabarbera cartoons. An animated life 2016 directed by michael fiore, erik sharkey. Aug 26, 2016 floyd norman doesnt think hes special. His name will be familiar to only the most ardent animation buffs, but floyd norman has been. Hired as the first africanamerican at disney in 1956, floyd. This is the legacy of the countless animators and artists who created the classic characters and fun stories, and it is the legacy of disney legend, floyd norman. Did you know there are thousands of additional movies and shows you can watch by changing your netflix country. It looks like we dont have any quotes for this title yet.
From filmmakers michael fiore and erik sharkey, the feel good documentary is an intimate journey through the celebrated life and career of the forrest gump of the animation industry disney legend, floyd norman. Aug 25, 2016 this affectionate documentary profiles the life and career of disneys first africanamerican animator. Hired as the first africanamerican at disney in 1956. Mass choir was featured on the movie soundtracks the five heart beats and hair spray. An animated life is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Official fan page of disney legend floyd norman a mildly interesting website sort of created by a disney writerartist who wont stay retired. An animated life stars floyd norman, whoopi goldberg, leonard maltin, gary trousdale the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score. This 81yearold got fired from disney new york post. Norman began his disney career as an inbetweener on sleeping beauty, eventually rising to develop the story for the jungle book.
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