: It was the first Disney feature to premiere outside the U.S., debuting in Rio de Janeiro on August 24, 1942.
Walt Disney and a group of artists, nicknamed "El Grupo," traveled through Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. They captured their experiences in sketches and film, which were then woven into four distinct animated segments. Must-Watch Segments: Saludos Amigos (1942)
: Goofy heads to the Argentinian pampas to learn the ways of a traditional cowboy. : It was the first Disney feature to premiere outside the U
: Donald Duck explores the high-altitude lake on the border of Peru and Bolivia—and has a hilarious run-in with a stubborn llama. Must-Watch Segments: : Goofy heads to the Argentinian
Take a trip back to 1942 with Disney’s 6th animated feature, ! Originally created as part of a U.S. State Department "Good Neighbor" goodwill tour of South America, this 42-minute "package film" remains a vibrant blend of live-action travelogue and colorful animation.
: Due to WWII and a studio strike, Disney began producing these shorter anthology-style films instead of full-length narratives.
: The film received three Academy Award nominations for Best Musical Score, Best Sound Recording, and Best Original Song.