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"The touching true story of the next Walt Disney that never was."

A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.

Top Cast

  • Will Vinton

    Will Vinton

    Self (archive footage)

  • Bill Plympton

    Bill Plympton

    Self

  • Peter Lord

    Peter Lord

    Self

  • Craig Bartlett

    Craig Bartlett

    Self

  • Jerry Beck

    Jerry Beck

    Self

  • Hal Hickel

    Hal Hickel

    Self

  • Michele Mariana

    Michele Mariana

    Self

  • Chuck Duke

    Chuck Duke

    Self

  • Webster Colcord

    Webster Colcord

    Self

Overview

A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton revolutionized the animation business during the 80s and 90s. But after 30 years of being the unheralded king of clay, Will Vinton’s carefully sculpted American dream came crumbling down. Structured around interviews with this charismatic pioneer and his close collaborators, the film charts the rise and fall of the Academy Award and Emmy winning Will Vinton Studios.

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