The Pixar Story

Documentary about the history of Pixar animation

Directed by Leslie Iwerks

Produced by Leslie Iwerks Productions

An affectionate, behind-the-scenes chronicle of Pixar's rise from startup to animation powerhouse, celebrating creative vision and technical innovation.

A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.