This is a genuinely good documentary that unfortunately suffers from the reality that most kids don't voluntarily sit down to watch documentaries about octogenarian animators, no matter how inspiring.

That said, if you've got a tween or teen who loves animation, art, or history—or you're trying to expose them to civil rights stories beyond the usual suspects—this is solid gold. Floyd Norman's story is remarkable: breaking into Disney in the 1950s as their first Black animator, working on classics, getting forced out at 65, then coming back to freelance and staying creative into his 80s.

The 94% critic score isn't lying—this is well-made and genuinely moving. But the 75% audience score tells the real story: documentaries are a tough sell. The pacing is deliberate, the format is standard doc fare (interviews, archival footage, talking heads), and there's no action or humor to hook reluctant viewers.

For the right kid at the right age with the right interests? This is enriching, inspiring, and worthwhile. For a random Saturday movie night with the family? Your 8-year-old will be on their iPad in ten minutes. Know your audience.