Disney's "Waking Sleeping Beauty": A True Fairy Tale

Today, Disney is one of the largest corporations in the world.  But did you know that the now wildly successful animation studio almost went under in the 80's?  A new documentary called Waking Sleeping Beauty gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the animation studio between the years of 1984 and 1994---a time when the company went from almost closing down to producing some of its most beloved masterpieces.  Also known as the "Disney Renaissance," this period of re-birth was responsible for classics like Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King.  Quite the come-back!  As a huge Disney fan, especially of these movies in particular, the trailer alone gives me goosebumps and makes me want to go home and pop Aladdin into the DVD player.  You may recognize a few names in  the trailer: Tim Burton? John Lasseter? Jeffrey Katzenberg?  Unfortunately since I'm sure it will be shown mostly at festivals and then in limited theatrical release, I guess I'll just have to wait until it comes out on DVD to enjoy the true story behind this real-life fairy tale.