HUZ Drawn to Life- a wider footprint

 Don Hahn's documentary about my life premiered on PBS SoCal in February of this year for about two weeks for the southern California audience and those who had the PBS app, in recognition of Black History Month. It appeared a second time on PBS So Cal and it's affiliates in June for a few days for Juneteenth.

Starting August 14th, 2026 HUZ will be a part of Disney+ programming, casting a wider path of distribution. Meaning more eyes and ears will experience HUZ: Drawn To Life:- ).

 Disney+ said that the film will be in all English and Latin markets (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, S.Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, UK, Ireland, Balkans, Gibraltar, South Africa, and all of Latin America).    

Until next time...

 

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