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First published in 1926, Show Boat weaves the rich tapestry of the Hawks-Ravenal family across three generations and the enchanting Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre as it journeys along the Mississippi River and beyond. Spanning the Reconstruction Era of the 1880s to the vibrant Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties, this timeless tale has captivated audiences through its adaptation into a Broadway musical in 1927 and various film versions, including both a silent film and a partial talkie in 1929. Please note, the narrative contains themes of race, particularly anti-Black stereotypes and ...

Have you ever wanted to do something but everyone else around tried to talk you out of it? How do you chart your course for greatness in a field where very few have gone on to find success? All may not be what meets the eye as this podcast deep-dives into interesting conversations with interesting people who have pursued anything they want – free of judgment, free of rules and sometimes free of cost (thanks, internet!). Because when people follow their true passions, some really cool things start to happen!Join Danish Sait as he chats with inspiring creators like Mythpat, Shantanu Maheshwari...

Almost everything you know about Mickey Mouse is wrong: He wasn’t Disney’s first star; Steamboat Willie wasn’t his first movie; Mickey wasn’t a nice guy - and Walt Disney didn’t invent him. In 1928, two very different best friends invented Mickey Mouse. And the success tore them apart. Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks’ friendship is a story of betrayal, love, war, money, power, tragedy, intrigue, humor, despair, and hope. You’ll love them both - when you don’t want to drop anvils on their heads.

Tim goes to Germany to work on a film. It turns out that...Tim and Germany? Not a good fit.