The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
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A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, only to become regarded as a classic over a decade after its initial release.
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant is a 2016 documentary that explores how Brad Bird's animated classic went from box office failure to beloved cult film. The film examines the production journey and cultural reassessment of The Iron Giant, revealing how a commercial disappointment became recognized as a masterpiece years after its original release.
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Brad BirdSelf
Allison AbbateSelf
John WalkerSelf- Jeffrey LynchSelf
Mark AndrewsSelf- Kevin O'BrienSelf
- Dean WellinsSelf
- Andrew JimenezSelf
Adam BurkeSelf- Jennifer Cardon KleinSelf
- Steve MarkowskiSelf
- Scott F. JohnstonSelf
- Chris SauveSelf
- Mark WhitingSelf
Joe JohnstonSelf
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When did The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant come out?
The documentary was released on September 6, 2016.
What is this documentary about?
It covers the making of the 1999 animated film The Iron Giant, focusing on why it failed commercially at the box office despite critical acclaim, and how it later became recognized as a classic more than a decade after its initial release.
Where can I watch it?
The documentary was included as a special feature on The Iron Giant home video releases, including Blu-ray and DVD editions.
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