Animator. Storyman. Troublemaker. At 80 years old, see how Disney Legend Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator at Disney, continues to impact animation and stir up “trouble” after the company forced him to retire at age 65.

* Join us after the screening on November 15th for a virtual discussion with the film’s subject, legendary animator Floyd Norman, moderated by award-winning cartoonist, musician, and educator Keith Knight.

Floyd Norman is a pioneering American animator, widely recognized as Disney’s first Black animator. He contributed to classic films such as Sleeping Beauty and The Jungle Book. After leaving Disney in 1966, he co-founded Vignette Films, a studio dedicated to producing animated educational films highlighting Black history. Norman later returned to Disney and went on to work with major studios including Pixar and Hanna-Barbera, contributing to both classic and contemporary projects. In 2007, he was honored as a Disney Legend and continues to remain active in the industry today.

Keith Knight | Gentleman Cartoonist is an award-winning cartoonist, rapper, and multimedia artist whose work tackles social, racial, and political issues with humor and satire. He is best known for his long-running comic strips, including The K Chronicles, (Th)ink, and The Knight Life. His life and work also inspired the Hulu comedy series Woke.