John Canemaker Movies

The unlikely story of 106-year old Chinese American artist Tyrus Wong, and how he overcame poverty and racism in America to become a celebrated...

Bonus feature on the Dumbo DVD.

Documentary on the making of Walt Disney’s Fantasia.

A documentary about the early days of animation.

The making of Dumbo (1941).

Focuses on how the legend of animation, Tex Avery, revolutionized cartoons.

This educational science program features the story of Dr. Alfred Clothear and his discovery of how bears know when to sleep for the winter.

A young boy's successful battle against cancer and his subsequent efforts to help other children overcome their fears of the illness.

The Primm family moves into an old brownstone house on East 88th Street, where they find a crocodile named Lyle in their bathtub.

Blending the animation of Chuck Jones’ original drawings, traditional documentary elements, and one of Jones’ most intimate interviews...

Cartoon Carnival tells the story of the pioneering early days of the animated art-form and chronicles one film preservationist's quest to rescue...

A stop-motion film, written, animated, & directed by Dan Blank.

Short Documentary on the art of Mary Blair: An extraordinary talented artist.

After learning about pollution a group of creatures called Zwibble Dibbles, decide to throw a party for the Earth to raise awareness.

The life and career of the great cartoonist Winsor McCay is warmly recalled by his former film assistant, John Fitzsimmons, with clips of classic...