See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies
Clip: 9/8/2017 | 1m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros., illustrating for thousands of films.
After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros. and began painting scenes based on screenplays. He would continue working for Warner Bros. for 26 years, helping set the stage for thousands of films.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies
Clip: 9/8/2017 | 1m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
After leaving Disney, Tyrus Wong joined Warner Bros. and began painting scenes based on screenplays. He would continue working for Warner Bros. for 26 years, helping set the stage for thousands of films.
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How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi
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When a supervisor noticed Tyrus Wong's work, he was asked to paint for the film "Bambi" (1m 18s)
How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of "The Dam Keeper"
Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi discuss how Wong influenced them. (9m 53s)
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Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause. (2m 24s)
Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor
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Tyrus Wong's skillful, inspired painting made its way across America through home decor. (1m 23s)
Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island
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Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island, where he was held as a child during immigration. (1m 56s)
Tyrus Wong's atmospheric work gave "Bambi" its unique style
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Tyrus Wong's lighting and creative use of color gave "Bambi" its impressionistic style. (1m 10s)
Tyrus Wong's detention as a new immigrant
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As a child, Tyrus Wong was detained at the U.S. border for a month during his immigration. (57s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...