Hand Piece (1979)
Overview
"This hand drawn animated film is a tribute to my hands. It was produced between 1977-79 with the assistance of a grant from the Sinking Creek Film Celebration. This animated film honors the legacy of Jules Engel the original head of Cal Arts Animation Program." -D. Pies. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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