Tyrus [DVD video]

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Title:

Tyrus [DVD video]

Added Author:

Tom, Pamela, television producer, screenwriter, television director.

Wong, Tyrus, on-screen participant.

Mak, Sonia, on-screen participant.

Publication Date:

2018

Publication Information:

Arlington, VA : PBS Distribution, [2018]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 80 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781531703127

Abstract:

The life and work of pioneering Chinese American artist. Tyrus would overcome a life of poverty, racism, and discrimination to become a renowned painter and Hollywood sketch artist. Tyrus's eastern influenced paintings caught the eye of Walt Disney and became the inspiration for the classic animated feature Bambi.

General Note:

Title from container.

Originally broadcast as a single episode of the television program American Masters on the PBS network.

Special features: Tyrus visits Angel Island; Tyrus and his artwork.

Performers:

Tyrus Wong, Sonia Mak.

Technical Details:

DVD, region 1, NTSC, wide screen.; stereo.

Personal Subject:

Wong, Tyrus.

Subject Term:

Chinese American artists -- United States -- Biography.