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Zeitgeist's The Spirit Of The Time Episode 38: Don Hahn

October 9, 2024·1 hr 11 min·5 clips
At 20, Don Hahn took notes for Disney's Nine Old Men, calling it his real university.
Don Hahn, a legendary Disney producer, discusses his career from childhood creativity to working on classics like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King. He shares insights on collaboration, animation history, and the importance of character in storytelling, emphasizing generosity and mentorship in the arts.

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A warm career walk-through that works best when it stays close to process.

Don Hahn's career gives the conversation its shape, and the best moments are the quiet ones, where a long working life feels practical instead of mythic.

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You want Don Hahn tracing the road from weekend painting to Beauty and the Beast.

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