The story is told from the point of view of johns wife, polly. Disney cartoon about american folk hero john henry, a former slave who worked on a railroad driving spikes into the rails. When a steam drill threatens to replace the workers, john henry challenges that he can do a better job than the machine. John henry lives on, however, through all of his reproductions in movies, song, and books. John henry was a former slave whos mighty strength made him one of the earliest africanamerican role. He and some other freed slaves are building the railroad until a man with a machine comes along claiming the machine can drive more railroad spikes. The films new short is based on john henry and stars alfre woodard and tim hodge. Jan 24, 2020 exgang member john henry terry crews is a quiet man with a violent past. Disneys short animation about the legend john henry. The films new short is based on john henry and stars alfre woodard and tim. Animation movies 2019 full movies english cartoon disney movies duration.
Wonderful, marvelous, the man with the strength of many. John henry voice walt disney specials short behind the. The story of john henry vs the steam engine, i looked online and only video i could find was with a rock group singing on it so i just wanted to give it a hip hop element. A classic tale brought to life in this lovely short film. It is about a young, very muscular man who helps shaping the path for the american railway after slavery was abolished. Jul 15, 2009 a free community for sharing instructional videos and content for teachers and students. John henry is a short based on the tall tale of the same name that was. Unlike the disney short however, legend is that he was buried at the white house, a nearby penitentiary. Walt disney animation studios short films collection disney movies. Oct 30, 2000 disney cartoon about american folk hero john henry, a former slave who worked on a railroad driving spikes into the rails. Lovely film with a touch of african american flavor.
Legends of the hidden temple crossovers john henry disney. John henry is a short based on the tall tale of the same name that was released in 2000. John henry was later released on bluray in walt disney animation studios short films collection on august 18, 2015. Man, disney sure loves to make their own versions of some american tales like john henry. It is a compilation of four previously released animated musical shorts from walt disney animation studios based on american tall tales. Disney s american legends is a 2002 directtovideo animated anthology film hosted by james earl jones.
John henry, a character in the 1963 film all the way home. The legend of john henry level m 11 12 john henry knew he had to beat the machine. Oct 11, 2018 the story of john henry vs the steam engine, i looked online and only video i could find was with a rock group singing on it so i just wanted to give it a hip hop element. He heard somethin about railroad work needing to be done. Dec 28, 2019 for those of you who slept in english class, john henry was a folkhero who reportedly beat a mechanized steamdrill in a railroad contest, but died with his hammer in his hand.
The rock releases first teaser for new movie john henry and. John henrys legend was also modified for the disney version. Now you can watch some of disney s best shorts on netflix whenever you. Brave and bold with a heart of gold, john henry was a mighty man. Walt disney animation studios short films collection. John henry, an upcoming dramatic thriller film starring terry crews and ludacris. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term john henry by disney from the website. The story of the legendary african american folk hero, who pitted his strength against that of a machine and won the contest. John henry, a freed slave, happens across a railroad building project. The newest edition to their folkloric canon comes as a retelling of the old american tall tale, john henry and the railroad. Much like the teams other work, john henry is part musical, part fable, part love letter to american nostalgia.
Disneys retelling of the legend of john henry, the steeldriving man. Aug 12, 2015 bluray video quality the video quality for the walt disney animation studios short films collection is, across the board, is totally outstanding and without doubt not a flawed bunch among them. The johnny appleseed segment is taken from the movie melody time. An american hero some time long ago, in the 1850s, a baby boy was born soon to become an american legend. An entire crew of freed slaves has been promised land if they can finish by deadline, but theyre exhausted and unable to continue.
But if john henry won, the boss wouldnt want the machine. John, though, has the strength of ten men, and revitalizes all of them. John henry is based on john william henry, johnny appleseed is based on john chapman. Dwayne johnson faces backlash after casting himself as john henry in new netflix movie. Disneys american legends animation movies for kids youtube. An animated musical based on the life of john henry. Nov 11, 2015 for disney and pixar lovers, the short film at the beginning of. Now you can watch some of disneys best shorts on netflix whenever you.
Walt disney animation studios shorts collection plus bonus. The john henry movie is a featured film based on the true story of his life. Has anyone noticed that john henry uses the sketchy style of animation which is similar to the jungle book. John henry and the railroad is a fresh take on the legendary tall tale watch the short film right now in most versions of the famous tall tale, john henry was 7 feet tall and could drive a hammer faster than any man alive. Nov 05, 2016 man, disney sure loves to make their own versions of some american tales like john henry. We are an education focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home learners to access educational for the classroom. He is also the protagonist from the short film of the same name.
Disney s version is definitely a great representation of the tale and is definitely worth its weight in steel. John henry, a 2000 short film in the disney s american legends series. Short films a list of 39 titles created 01 dec 2012. Dwayne johnson faces backlash after casting himself as john. I think john henry would make an exceptional full feature film. Here is a list of the actual shorts start times in case you want to watch a particular short without having to blindly fast forward through the entire film. Originally released in 2000, john henry tells the story of the titular steeldriver who went up against a steampowered. Walt disney animation studios short films collection netflix. Walt disney animation studios short films collection bluray. An animated short film that tells the life story of the famous lumberjack john henry who raced against a steam powered machine that chopped wood.
Disney s retelling of the legend of john henry, the steeldriving man. My daughter loves the movie, but the intros do kill the momentum and arent very exciting to a 3 year year old. If you love animation, shorts, or just great storytelling, pick this up. According to legend, he was born with a hammer in his hand. His name was john henry, and as he got older his kindness, and hard work showed that he was the strongest man working the rails. Walt disney animation studios short films collection disney.
Finally the brave engineer is based on john luther casey jones and comes nowhere close to the real person. This is the worst quailty so i cant get blocked by disney. For disney and pixar lovers, the short film at the beginning of. John henry is a 10minute animated short film by disney from 15 years ago. Disney short films collection on netflix business insider. The story of the legendary steeldrivin folk hero, who pitted his strength against that of a machine and won the contest. In 1946, animator george pal adapted the tale of john henry into a short film titled john henry and the inkypoo as part of his theatrical stopmotion puppetoons series. John henry voice walt disney specials short behind.
The result is a mythic concoction that is decidedly whitestonea feel good fantasy about hard work. Images of the voice actors who play the voice of john henry in walt disney specials short. From walt disney animation studios comes an extraordinary new collection of awardwinning and beloved short films including the neverbeforereleased frozen fever, starring frozens anna, elsa, olaf, sven and kristoff, and the oscarnominated lorenzo. The moral of the story is to look around you and for everyday heroes and appreciate them. The rough style sketchwork of john henry has been perfectly preserved. Oct 09, 2018 dwayne johnson faces backlash after casting himself as john henry in new netflix movie. John henry 2000 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Although john henry is the legend that lives, there were hundreds of men that died doing the same thing that he did. The story of john henry was released in 2002 as directtovideo animated anthology film hosted by james earl jones on the disneys american legends dvd. When the driver burns up the contract in the machines furnace, john. John henry is one of the legends in american legends.
The real tall tale of john henry and the railroad a short. The short is considered a milestone in american cinema as one of the first films to have a positive view of africanamerican folklore. My toddler absolutely loves this little short from disney. Oct 10, 2018 following the reveal of his next film project, a netflix original movie called john henry and the statesmen, dwayne the rock johnson has released a short teaser video to promote the project. Dwayne johnson faces backlash after casting himself as. The director is mark henn, who worked on many disney classics and still does today. The film features the brave engineer 1950, paul bunyan 1958, john henry 2000, and the legend of. The story is told from the point of view of john s wife, polly.
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