Waking Sleeping Beauty is a fascinating documentary that explores the revival of Disney Animation in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of the studio during a period of creative resurgence, showcasing the challenges, triumphs, and personalities involved in the making of beloved classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King. Through interviews with key players and archival footage, Waking Sleeping Beauty offers a captivating look at the magic and hard work that went into revitalizing Disney's animation department.