Traveling with a Good Friend

Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: "I'm with you kid. Let's go."
~Maya Angelou

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.

I loved this little film. It was uplifting, poignant and hopeful. It is truly about a life of devotion to something that one loves and the rewards of that devotion.

~Noelle Renee