SCAD will hold a public screening of “Waking Sleeping Beauty” at 8 p.m. April 12 at the Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Don Hahn, one of the film’s directors, will be on hand to present the film in Savannah. The screening is free and open to the public.
The film is an award-winning documentary, set to be released in spring 2010, that focuses on the rebirth of Disney animation.
As told by key players at Walt Disney Studios’ feature animation department during the mid-1980s, the film is a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times during production of a large output of hits, such as “Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin.” Through interviews, internal memos, home movies and a cast of characters that includes Tim Burton, Roy Disney, Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg, the film shines a light on the studio’s darkest hours, greatest joys and improbable renaissance.
For more information, visit www.scad.edu/experience/events.
