THE FILM
TYRUS is a multi-award winning feature documentary film about the life, art, and enduring impact of pioneering Chinese American painter and Disney Legend© Tyrus Wong. The film premiered at the 42nd Telluride Film Festival on September 4, 2015 and had its national broadcast during the Emmy-nominated 2017 season of PBS American Masters. It’s garnered eight awards and continues to inspire audiences everywhere.
AWARDS
Cinetopia: Best Director in Feature Documentary
DisOrient Film Festival: Best Feature Documentary
Newport Beach Film Festival: Audience Choice Award
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival: Special Jury Award
San Diego Asian Film Festival: Audience Choice Award
Garden State Film Festival: Legendary Film Pioneer Award
Seattle Asian American Festival: Audience Choice Award
Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival: Best Feature Documentary
Boston Asian American Film Festival: Audience Choice Award for Feature Documentary
Hawaii International Film Festival: Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Film