Review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) by Joseph B — 03 Sep 2011

A unique documentary showing the struggles and successes of the Walt Disney Animation Studio.

This review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) was written by Joseph B on 03 Sep 2011.

Waking Sleeping Beauty has generally received positive reviews.

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