DISNEY LECTURES: WALT DISNEY AND THE NINE OLD MEN

The four-month series, curated by acclaimed Disney historian and Chapman Presidential Fellow Jeff Kurtti, brings together Imagineers, animators’ families, and creative executives for behind-the-scenes perspectives on Walt Disney’s enduring influence. Kurtti has authored more than 40 books on Disney history. - See note below about the lecture series.

“This series offers a unique perspective for students and aficionados of Walt Disney into the philosophies, origins, people, and history of Disney culture and innovation that remain relevant today,” says Kurtti."

Join us Friday, May 16 @ 7PM
Walt Disney and the Worlds of Nature

Documentary director Theodore Thomas, son of celebrated Disney animator Frank Thomas, will present his featurette Growing Up with Nine Old Men. Thomas will share his personal connection to Disney’s golden era of animation and reveal intimate insights into one of the studio’s most storied creative collectives.

Chapman College
Argyros Forum 202
386 N Center St
Orange, CA

Admission is Free - Arrive early, seating is first come first served
TBD - Drinks, Coffee and Dessert after the lecture.

I can only attend the last two lectures in the series. If you are interested in attending all the lectures, or hosting them for So Cal Explorers, here is the schedule:

Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 7PM
Walt Disney: The First Imagineer

Friday, March 14, 2025 @ 7PM
Walt Disney and Music: The Sherman Brothers

Friday, April 4, 2025 @ 7PM
Walt Disney and Worlds of Nature

Friday, May 16, 2025 @ 7PM
Walt Disney and "The Nine Old Men"