Of Stars and Men Restored: A Hubley Animation Studio Program

Includes the following films:

Of Stars and Men

1964. USA. Directed by John Hubley. Based on a book by Dr. Harlow Shapley. Animation directors William Littlejohn, Gary Mooney. With Shapley, Mark Hubley, Hampy Hubley. Amid the precocious banter of two young boys, Dr. Shapley narrates and explores scientific theories of matter and meaning in the universe. 53 min.

Urbanissimo

1967. USA. Directed by John Hubley. Written by Faith and John Hubley. In this animated short commissioned for the Montreal World’s Fair Expo 67, a city on legs, bent on devouring the landscape, does battle with a crafty farmer. 6 min.

Eggs

1970. USA. Directed by John Hubley. Written by Faith and John Hubley. Animated by Tissa David. With Anita Ellis, David Burns, Grady Tate. Mother Nature bickers with Death over control of humankind before a fateful decision is made. 10 min.