Frank Abney s Family Played a Pivotal Role in Inspiring His Beautiful Canvas Short on Netflix
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Frozen,
Coco, as well as
Soul, which will premiere on Disney+ later this month. He also served as executive producer for Matthew A. Cherry s beloved, Academy Award-winning
Hair Love short. Now, Frank is telling another story and making his directorial debut with an animated short on Netflix inspired by his own experiences and loved ones.
Canvas centers on a grandfather who suffers a heartbreaking loss and as a result lacks creative inspiration. He s brought back to the easel by a curious granddaughter who helps him heal. The emotional story becomes even more touching once you know Abney s inspiration behind it. On Dec. 11, a day after the video premiered, Frank shared his story on Netflix Twitter account Strong Black Lead.