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Director of 'Coco' reflects on film's lasting impact

2024-10-25

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The Disney-Pixar movie "Coco" was a huge box office hit and won the Oscar for best animated feature. It also brought the beauty of Dia de Los Muertos to audiences all over the world.

In a special interview at Pixar Animation Studios, the co-director of "Coco," Adrian Molina, reflected on the lasting impact of an animated masterpiece that continues to spread the message of remembering and celebrating loved ones.

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