The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal
This documentary focuses on the life and career of filmmaker George Pal, who is best known for his many fantastical productions. The movie looks back at Pal's early work in his native Hungary and the development of his patented "Puppetoons," a style of stop-motion animation that paved the way for his later sci-fi cinema innovations. Among the many Hollywood figures that pay tribute to Pal are Ray Harryhausen, Charlton Heston, Tony Curtis and Joe Dante.