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Walt Disney Treasures: On the Front Lines

On December 8, 1941, the Disney Studio was taken over by the military as part of the war effort. Making the most of the talent that hadn’t shipped out yet, Walt Disney spent the next four years creating and producing training, propaganda, and educational films for the Armed Forces. In addition to these films, this extraordinary volume also includes the full-length feature “Victory Through Air Power.” Released theatrically in 1943, this powerful propaganda film has never been reissued until now. You’ll also see recently discovered on-the-set footage, and get rare firsthand accounts about the work and culture at the Disney Studio in interviews with Disney Legends Joe Grant, John Hench, and Roy Disney. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin, this is a timeless collection from generations past for generations to come.

Yes, I’ve been working on drastically reducing my DVD library, and renting rather than buying. But some things are just too good to ignore, and given the combination of animation, history, and politics that this entails, I’d love to have my own copy.

Related: a DVDFile interview with Disney animator Dave Bossert, the producer of the set.

(via MeFi)

[See also: Persistance of Mouse | Roy Disney resigns from Disney | I Am Legend Original Ending | But will I remember it? | Toy Story 3 having problems ]

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