Review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) by Jeff H — 29 Jul 2011

Fascinating documentary about the rise and fall and rise of Disney animation. Just left me wanting more! B+.

This review of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) was written by Jeff H on 29 Jul 2011.

Waking Sleeping Beauty has generally received positive reviews.

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