Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
Synopsis
Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey
- Original Score
- Ryan Shore
- Original Title
- Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- FilmBuff, Fiore Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey
Ryan Shore
Rashid Belt, Sean Carter, Myron Parran
Michael Fiore
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Michael Fiore
Director
Erik Sharkey
Director
Michael Fiore
Editor
Myron Parran
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What is Floyd Norman: An Animated Life about?
Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up "trouble" after the company forced him to retire at age 65.
Who directed Floyd Norman: An Animated Life?
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life was directed by Michael Fiore, Erik Sharkey.
Who stars in Floyd Norman: An Animated Life?
The principal cast of Floyd Norman: An Animated Life includes Cosmo Anzilotti, Jane Baer, Suzanne Bothke, Adrienne Brown-Norman, Alice Davis.
When was Floyd Norman: An Animated Life released and how long is it?
Floyd Norman: An Animated Life was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Floyd Norman: An Animated Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Floyd Norman: An Animated Life was composed by Ryan Shore.