Jerry Beck Movies

An interactive, feature-length behind-the-scenes documentary teeming with worthwhile bonus content all its own.

A modern day Walt Disney, Will Vinton picked up a ball of clay and saw a world of potential. Known as the “Father of Claymation,” Vinton...

A documentary film about Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton. This is a portrait piece that includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues,...

A crazy rhino meets his hero, Zantar. He tries to help but physically hurts him.

A documentary about the Fleischer brothers and how they revolutionized animation.

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the beloved character's journey to international pop...

This film is about the life and times of legendary voice actress June Foray. From her beginnings as a child wanting to be an actress, to becoming one...

The people that brought the film Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001) (a.k.a. "Spirited Away") to the US explain how it was converted into English,...

The titular directors discussed are: Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1930-1933), Jack King (1934-1936), Ub Iwerks (1937), Ben Hardaway (1934-1940),...

Focuses on how the legend of animation, Tex Avery, revolutionized cartoons.

A documentary about Mel Blanc's voice work.

Narrated by Billy Crystal, the documentary examines the history of the character over the decades, including sketches, clips from the shorts, and...

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

For half a century Harvey Comics characters ruled newsstands, television screens, and the imaginations of children across the United States. While...

Enjoy a heartwarming journey through the legacy of the world’s most famous cartoon superstar – Bugs Bunny. Witness his extraordinary...

The story of Walter Lantz and Woody Woodpecker from the early days at Universal Pictures to the creation of brand new cartoons in 2018. Featuring...

One of the first examples of Japanese anime to find a significant audience in the United States, Speed Racer was an animated television series whose...

A look at the career of Warner Bros. animator and director Robert McKimson

Documentary short

Historians and animators discuss the Private Snafu cartoons made for military training during World War II.