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This film is produced by Darla K. Anderson and Mary Alice Drumm.
Death and legacy are not generally the first themes that come to mind when thinking about children’s movies, but in Pixar’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Coco, these themes take center stage on a journey that becomes as meaningful as it is whimsical.
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
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"It plays a time-tested tune with captivating originality and flair, and with roving, playful pop-culture erudition." –The New York Times
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