Documentary  •  1999  •  90 min

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)

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The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
7.7

Overview

There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.


Starring Cast

Kelsey Grammer  •   Mark Kausler  •   John Lasseter


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central focus is a historical biography celebrating individual innovation and correcting historical oversight, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies or systems. Its primary aim is to correct the historical record and celebrate an unsung hero.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

This documentary focuses on the historical figure Ub Iwerks, an early animator. Its casting accurately reflects the historical context of the early animation industry, primarily featuring traditional identities without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative provides a neutral or positive portrayal of its subject and his era, without critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story' is a historical account of animation and its pioneers. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the technical and creative aspects of animation history. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the film's narrative.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story' focuses on the life and career of animator Ub Iwerks. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to transgender identity. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

This film is a biographical documentary about the real historical figure Ub Iwerks and other historical figures. Documentaries typically portray real individuals according to their documented historical gender, and there is no indication of any gender alteration for any significant historical person depicted.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This documentary focuses on the real historical figure Ub Iwerks, a white American animator. Documentaries typically use archival footage and interviews, and there is no indication that Iwerks or any other historically established character was portrayed by an actor of a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

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7.7
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7.8

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