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Waking Sleeping Beauty is a 2009 American documentary film directed by Disney producer Don Hahn. The film chronicles the period between 1984 and 1994, detailing the internal dynamics, leadership changes, and creative struggles that fueled Walt Disney Feature Animation's resurgence. Through archival footage and insider accounts, it highlights the production of major successes like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. The documentary provides a candid look at the corporate culture involving key figures such as Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Roy E.
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What period does Waking Sleeping Beauty cover?
The documentary covers Walt Disney Feature Animation from 1984 through 1994. That period includes the internal struggles and creative revival associated with the Disney Renaissance.
Who directed Waking Sleeping Beauty?
Disney producer Don Hahn directed the 2009 documentary. He uses production material and interviews to examine leadership conflicts and creative pressures inside Disney animation.
Which Disney films are discussed in Waking Sleeping Beauty?
The documentary covers the era that produced The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. Those films illustrate the creative resurgence that followed Disney animation's difficult early-1980s period.
How long is Waking Sleeping Beauty?
The documentary runs for approximately 86 minutes. It premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 5, 2009, before its theatrical release in 2010.
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