Gerald McDermott

Director

Gerald McDermott was an American filmmaker, creator of children's picture books, and an expert on mythology. His creative works typically combine bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world.

31-01-1941

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Aquarius

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Total Films

Also known as (female)

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Place of Birth

31-01-1941

Birthday

Aquarius

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Also Known As (female)

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Place of Birth

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Arrow to the Sun

An animated retelling of a Pueblo tale, in which a mysterious boy seeks his father.

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Year:

1973

The Magic Tree

When the neglected and unloved brother Mavungu finally leaves home, he finds a tree blocking the river and frees the people imprisoned within the tree. Based on a folk tale from the Congo.

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1970

Anansi the Spider

A West African folk tale about a spider who is presented with a dilemma when each of his six sons saves his life and he must determine which one he should reward.

6.8

Year:

1969

Sun Flight

The story of Daedalus and Icarus

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Year:

1966

The Stonecutter

A poor stonecutter seeks the lifestyles of those higher in the social hierarchy.

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1960