Episode 15: Ralph Bakshi, Animation Legend

If you study the history of animation, there are few talents that are as influential as Ralph Bakshi. He transformed animation in the 70s and 80s, introducing complex social and adult themes, challenging the status quo of Disney and Hollywood at large. He was the first filmmaker to bring Lord of the Rings to the big screen and his accomplishments have inspired legions of animators, artists and story-tellers working today.