The film TYRUS tells the inspiring story of Tyrus Wong, a pioneering Chinese American artist who overcame poverty, racism, and discrimination to become a renowned painter and Hollywood sketch artist. Wong's beautiful, eastern-influenced paintings caught the eye of Walt Disney, inspiring the classic animated feature Bambi. He then spent 25 years at Warner Brothers, creating striking storyboards and set illustrations for films like The Sands of Iwo Jima, Rebel Without a Cause, and The Wild Bunch. Today, at 104, Wong is the oldest living Chinese American artist.
Tyrus
The remarkable life and art of Tyrus Wong, a groundbreaking Chinese American artist, are explored in the film, showcasing his journey from childhood to overcoming adversity and achieving success.
