Named after George Gershwin's groundbreaking composition, RHAPSODY IN BLUE ('45) was released as a tribute to his legacy 8 years after his untimely death. Structured around 20 of his songs, the film showcases Gershwin’s rise to fame and recreates several real-life performances. See the film tonight as we celebrate Gershwin's 125th anniversary with a special lineup, it all starts at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Animator: Eric Goldberg Clip to study from: Rhapsody in Blue - Fantasia 2000 "The Rhapsody in Blue sequence in Fantasia 2000 was heavily inspired by the art of Al Hirschfeld, an legendary illustrator and caricature artist. He was known for not just drawing caricatures that exactly captured the personality of the person, but for achieving a unique sense of movement and rhythm with minimum lines. While I was breaking down this shot, I also noticed that there is a lot of emphasis on the character's