The Animation Manifesto; or, What's Animation Ever Done for Us?

In this edited extract of a paper he presented at the 2015 ANIMA international animation festival's Academic Forum, Paul Wells celebrates the power and pervasiveness of animation, exploring its ability to transcend realistic depictions, portray controversial and difficult subjects, and empower otherwise-marginalised voices.

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