John Canemaker: Marching To A Different Toon (Full Frame)

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For more than two decades, John Canemaker has created films that charm, enlighten, and touch audiences. His "toons" (featured in everything from "The World According to Garp" to "Pee-Wee's Playhouse") are often daring, frequently hilarious, and always compassionate. Showcasing his wide range of talent and emotional resonance, this collection includes his animation classics: the whimsical "Confessions of a Stardreamer," the astonishingly lovely "Bottom's Dream," the clever and witty "Confessions of a Stand-Up," the enchanting "Wizard's Son," and the wondrously beautiful "Bridgehampton." Also included are selections from Canemaker's collaborative work including "Behind the Scenes," "The DNA Concerto," early TV spots for Gay Men's Health Crisis, and excerpts from the award-winning documentaries, "What Do Children Think of When They Think of the Bomb" and "Break the Silence: Kids Against Child Abuse." These magical and moving films are enduring treasures of animation that will delight viewers for generations to come.

"Otto Messmer and Felix the Cat" (1977, 24 min.) - John Canemaker's documentary in which 84-year-old Otto Messmer talks about developing the famous Felix the Cat and what made the character so popular, illustrated with vintage Felix film clips from the 1920s; Extensive Still Galleries from "Breaking the Silence," "The World According to Garp," and more!.