January 22, 1995 – The Documentary Film Frank and Ollie Previews at Sundance
“In film after film, some of the most sublime performances ever to flow from a pencil were created by two star members of Disney’s original team, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. Their contributions to the legacy of these films is the focus of this fascinating and entertaining portrait.”
On January 22, 1995, the documentary feature film Frank and Ollie had a special preview at the Sundance Film Festival. This was the debut of the film, which would go on to premiere at other national festivals, winning the audience favorite award several times. The film chronicles the careers of and friendship between Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, prolific animators and members of the Nine Old Men of the Walt Disney Studios, and was written and directed by Frank’s son Theodore.
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