HUZ: Drawn to Life Screening and Q&A
Join us for a screening of the documentary HUZ: Drawn to Life, an intimate portrait of artist and ArtCenter faculty Ron Husband, who broke barriers as the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
There will be a Q&A session with Ron Husband and the documentary filmmaker Don Hahn after the screening.
More about Ron Husband and HUZ: Drawn to Life
Ron Husband entered Disney’s rigorous training program in the 1970s. What began as an uncredited role as an in-between animator for The Rescuers in 1975 turned into an illustrious 38-year career with the studio, where Husband worked on animated classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King.
HUZ: Drawn to Life paints the story of Husband's journey navigating high-pressure reviews, a life-threatening brain tumor, and his vital contribution to animated classics. The documentary is a celebration of perseverance, faith, and the enduring power of mentorship.