# The Pixar Story (2007)

> An energetic documentary traces Pixar’s rise from technological experiment to animation powerhouse that reshaped modern filmmaking.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9129

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Leslie Iwerks
- Cast: Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, John Lasseter, William Reeves, Joe Ranft, George Lucas, Pete Docter
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1059955/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: optimistic, informative, inspirational, animation study, film history viewing

## Synopsis

Discover the magic behind the animation revolution that changed cinema forever.

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