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While on my internet travels this weekend I stumbled across the trailer to a documentary in theaters now. I find documentaries fascinating and this one appeals to me because it’s about Walt Disney. The film, Walt & El Grupo, tells a story about Walt that I know little about. 

I’ve always had an interest in Walt Disney. From early childhood to my teenage years, and up to my early adulthood I was thrilled each time I found a bit of Disney trivia. It toned down when my JDOCD (Johnny Depp Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) flared up but I realize I’ll always have an interest in the man that built a pop culture empire out of imagination.

Walt Disney & El Grupo explores the 10 week period in 1941 when 39 year old Walt, along with his wife, and sixteen colleagues from his studio visited nations in Latina America to collect ideas for South American themed films.  This was not only a trip to gather stories for films like Saludos Amigos  but also a diplomatic mission for inter-American friendship.

Told with the help of Latin music, 16mm home movie clips and personal accounts, this interesting story will transport us back to the “Golden Age” of Hollywood in Latin American style. 

Click here to see the trailer.

For more information and to find out where you can see this film visit http://www.waltandelgrupo.com/