This is a look at children’s picture books past and present. Looking at the great films of the past and how they influenced the books of today. We see how the best books broke the rules and the molds, with a result that they changed the people, both kids and adults, who read them.
A solid portrait of what it takes to create books that are loved by millions. It shows the upside and the down side of creating. The film even deals with the cost of success. For example successful writers have to lead clean and perfect lives, because some parents don't want them to be anything less than perfect. For example writers such as Maurice Sendak had to hide their sexuality lest their books be banned for something that isn't in the book. As it is books are too often censored for some really dumb reasons, and the film discusses that as well.
If you have any sort of interest in picture books this film is a must, more so since many are brought to life with wonderful animation.
Worth a look,
(The film plays the Port Jefferson Doc Series on Long Island March 25. Information here.)
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