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Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island

Season 31

Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island, where he was held as a child during immigration.

Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act, Tyrus Wong was held in an internment camp at Angel Island in 1920. He was just a child, but remembers the struggle and uncertainty of his time there.

AIR DATE 9/8/17

See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies

How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi

How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of "The Dam Keeper"

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Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island

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Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor

See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies

How Tyrus Wong got the job to animate Bambi

How Tyrus Wong influenced the makers of "The Dam Keeper"

Now Playing

Tyrus Wong revisits Angel Island

Tyrus Wong's detention as a new immigrant

Tyrus Wong's atmospheric work gave "Bambi" its unique style

Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor

See Tyrus Wong's work in classic Warner Bros. movies

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