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Leslie Iwerks (born April 22,

It chronicles the thousands of people living and working in the largest and most toxic landfill in Central America over the last sixty years - the Guatemala City garbage dump. Ensuingly, the film has raised millions of dollars for Safe Passage, a non-profit that helps the children and families living in the garbage dumps. Iwerks' theatrical documentary, The Pixar Story chronicles the history, business, and artistic triumphs of Pixar Animation Studios.

Narrated by Daryl Hannah, the film follows what many call "the greatest environmental battle in the U. It has become an important tool for the thousands of people across the country fighting the pipeline, and continues to play in venues across the U. In , Iwerks produced and directed a feature length documentary in association with Hearst Corporation entitled Citizen Hearst, narrated by William H.

The film chronicles years of Hearst media and journalism, tracking back to its roots with William Randolph Hearst. Oz, among others. It had a limited U. Since and on through , Iwerks is producing and directing a feature length documentary about the past, present and future of Walt Disney's Imagineering division. She has been a juror, panelist and guest speaker for film festivals and a VIP guest presenter on Princess and Disney Cruises around the world.

She resides on the board of several international non-profit organizations.