Nostalgic Showcase Presents
The History of Don Bluth Studios
Wednesday, October 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westlake Porter Public Library
Thomas A. Fox Board RoomLearn the history behind a small but mighty animation studio that rivaled Walt Disney Studios in the 1980s, the films they produced, & their lasting cultural impact. Grades 8-Adult.
Join Cat, the writer behind the Nostalgic Showcase Presents series on WPPL's blogsite, in this deep dive into the history behind Don Bluth Studios, a little animation studio that spurred a decade long rivalry against Walt Disney Studios. We'll also cover what inspired the independent studio, their filmography, what went wrong, and their cultural legacy. Followed by a brief showcase of Cat's personal collection of merchandise created for the films.
This program's supplemental material may contain clips and/or subjects that are oudated and/or harmful to modern audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |
Westlake Porter Public Library
Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.