Family and Friends, I am thrilled to finally be able to share some exciting and humbling news: HUZ - Drawn to Life, a slice of my life story will premiere on PBS SoCal next month (February 2026) produced by my friend of over 50 years, Mr. Don Hahn. Below is the press release and trailer which I am equally excited to share. – Huz

PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS station, today announced a curated Black History Month programming slate led by the premiere of HUZ: DRAWN TO LIFE, a new documentary spotlighting Ron Husband—the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Howard,” “Waking Sleeping Beauty”), the film traces Husband’s groundbreaking career and creative legacy during a pivotal era in animation history. Premiering at a moment when conversations around representation, mentorship, and creative legacy are reshaping the entertainment industry, HUZ: DRAWN TO LIFE anchors PBS SoCal’s Black History Month lineup, celebrating artists, activists, and cultural leaders whose influence continues to shape American life on screen and beyond. 

HUZ Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1144021656?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci