The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"
1999 · 1h 30m · G Documentary
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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story
Overview
There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
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