Noted film historian John Canemaker brings to life the team whose combined individual genius defined the art of character animation.Think of your favorite moments and characters in Disney films from the thirties to the seventies and chances are most were animated by one of Walt Disney's "Nine Old Men". Through the span of their careers, these nine highly skilled animators, with widely differing artistic gifts, viewpoints, personalities, and ambitions, exhibited an unparalleled loyalty to their employer. Walt Disney's Nine Old Men explores their artistic breakthroughs, failures, and rivalries, and their individual relationships with each other and with Walt. This candid narrative of their lives and contributions to a very special form of cinema illustrates why the work of the Nine Old Men will continue to be a significant source for study and inspiration for years to come.