Leslie Iwerks' 'Disneyland Handcrafted' Details Park's 1950s Construction
Director Leslie Iwerks' documentary, ‘Disneyland Handcrafted,’ explores the 1954-1955 construction of the Disneyland theme park. The film was created by utilizing 200 hours of silent footage. Iwerks restored sound and incorporated archival film to build a narrative depicting the race-against-the-clock development of the park.
Director Leslie Iwerks has crafted the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted,’ focusing on the construction of the iconic Disneyland theme park. The film specifically covers the period between 1954 and 1955, detailing the park's early development.
To bring this historical period to life, Iwerks worked with 200 hours of silent footage. Her process involved restoring sound to this extensive collection of film.
She also integrated additional archival film to construct a compelling, race-against-the-clock narrative. The documentary aims to illustrate the intensive efforts involved in establishing the renowned theme park during its initial phase.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Iwerks explained her methods for transforming this historical material into the finished film.
