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Interview: Musical Storytelling

Season 27 Episode 8

Don Hahn discusses Walt Disney's use of music in his films. Premieres Sep. 14 & 15 at 9/8c

In this original interview, animator Don Hahn discusses the importance of music in Walt Disney's feature animations. "Those musical moments were knit so closely to the story points that they were one in the same," he explains. "Walt Disney" premieres September 14 & 15 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

AIR DATE 9/14/15

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