About this episode

The episode discusses the conflicts between P.L. Travers and Walt Disney during the making of 'Saving Mr. Banks'.

We've said before that the story of how a legacy was created doesn't necessarily guarantee compelling viewing. But in this dramatised making of, we are partially spared the knowing winks and nods to the audience when dealing with the most famous elements. Partially... Where this movie soars is when it's telling the story of conflict between the stubborn, grouchy author who wants to keep her vision pure, and the equally stubborn visionary who wants to create pure magic. Did Walt Disney take P.L. Travers on a tour of Disneyland? Did she really not want red in the film? And do the Sherman brothers have anything good to say about the author?! Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lewis Howard, Elliot Fitzpatrick

Topics covered

• film making
• Disney history
• author conflict
• adaptation
• legacy

Keywords

• Saving Mr. Banks
• Walt Disney
• P.L. Travers
• film adaptation
• Disneyland
• Sherman brothers

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Saving Mr. Banks

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