Review of Floyd Norman: An Animated Life (2016) by Erik S — 26 Aug 2016

This is an insightful look at not just Floyd's fascinating story but the animation industry as well. I worked as a production assistant at Walt Disney Feature Animation in the 1990s, and I think this is some of the best explanation of the process and the people that's ever been made.

It's funny, sometimes infuriating, very informative, and full of great appearances by people who've worked with Floyd. The way he shrugs at being the first black animator is amusing. I had no idea he shot the iconic 16mm footage of the Watts Riots, and with Roy E.

Disney's camera from the True Life Stories at that! It's a highly enjoyable film, and I am glad I bought it on iTunes instead of just renting because I will definitely watch it again!