In Search of Dr. Seuss

An overview of Dr. Seuss' life and career done in a Seussian style. A determined, yet affable reporter goes to the home of Dr. Seuss for an inside scoop and unwittingly discovers the magic of his imagination. She meets the various literary characters (portrayed by well known personalities) whom illustrate his life and all the major books he wrote. Some are acted out in very catchy musical numbers while others are illustrated by animated adaptations from years ago (i.e. Clampett's adaptation of Horton Hatches The Egg)

The bio manages to be very informative and fun. Almost as if Seuss himself would have told it (despite that he wasn't really directly in the spotlight much). Matt Frewer's performance as The Cat In The Hat is perfect. He really captured the essence of the mischievous and playful spirit of the character.

While this bio is family oriented, there is plenty of discussion of Seuss' career as a political cartoonist in which he was a vocal critic of the Nazis (and the America's lack of urgency), antisemitism, and America's own racism issues. Also remarkable is a short discussion of the propanganda piece he wrote for WB titled Hitler Lives, to demonstrate his patriotism.

Unfortunately, in light the removal of six classic books from circulation, this wonderful documentary appears to have disappeared from circulation as well. Two of the six books in question, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street (his first book) and Mcgelliot's Pool are discussed and reenacted (although nothing controversial is seen). Granted, it's impossible to discuss Dr. Seuss' career without mentioning Mulberry Street.

I highly recommend this uplifting and magical look at the world of Dr. Seuss. Hopefully this won't disappear entirely.