Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

Name: Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Genre: Documentary
Released: 08 Nov 2000
Rating: 6.80
Cast: Chuck Jones, Ken Burns, Linda Jones Clough, Joe Dante, Marian Dern

The life and works of a legendary animator.

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.

Genre: Documentary
Studio:
Keyword: biography, filmmaking, cartoonist, animator, animation documentary
Cast: Chuck Jones, Ken Burns, Linda Jones Clough, Joe Dante, Marian Dern, Roger Ebert

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