About this episode

Stephen Roach interviews animator Gene Kim about the impact of animation on storytelling and human transformation.

Animation has a unique ability to carry profound truths beneath colorful worlds, unforgettable characters, and compelling adventure. Beneath the spectacle, the best stories invite us into questions of identity, grief, hope, and transformation. In this episode, Stephen Roach sits down with animator and storyboard artist Gene Kim, whose career has included work with Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, and major film and television productions. Together they explore why stories matter, how animation can co...

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Roach

Guest: Gene Kim

Topics covered

• animation
• storytelling
• human transformation
• identity
• grief
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pixar, Blue Sky Studios

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