Did Disney Learn His Lesson? Inside The Animation Strike Of 1941

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In this episode: "The Disney Revolt" author Jake Friedman surveys the infamous animation strike of 1941, and explains why it matters to present-day artists.

We consider the cost of Walt Disney's perfectionism, the painful, personal consequences of his decisions, and whether he ever learned from them.

PLUS: The most influential Disney animator you've never heard of...

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00:49 Introduction: The Disney Animators' Strike Of 1941

04:08 Disney Vs. Disney

06:37 Art Babbitt - The Most Influential Disney Artist You've Never Heard Of

12:47 Reconstructing The Timeline Of The Disney Strike

15:37 Would The Disney Strike Have Happened Without Art Babbitt?

17:27 Loyalty Above Creativity?

19:01 Products Of Our Influences

20:08 How Walt Disney Was Like Michael Scott From "The Office"

22:44 When Disney History Repeats Itself

25:18 You Can't Fire Family

26:23 The Cost Of Walt's Perfectionism

28:41 Walt Supported His Artists (Until He Didn't)

31:37 The Emotional Ending

34:37 Did Walt Ever Learn His Lesson?

35:42 Was Walt Anti-Union?

39:15 Learn More At TheDisneyRevolt.com

39:55 Credits