@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The New Spirit
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
Quick Stats
5.8
TMDB Rating
29
Votes
7m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorBen Sharpsteen
WriterJoe Grant
ComposerOliver Wallace
Produced by
U.S. Department of TreasuryWalt Disney Productions
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for The New Spirit yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
Fred Shields
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Cliff Edwards
(voice) (uncredited)
