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Working at Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney viewed his studio as a community. He insisted the staff call him "Walt" and brought in experts from prestigious art schools to teach classes to his animators. Things were going well, but Walt Disney was growing restless to find his next big project. "Walt Disney" premieres on September 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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