Everybody Rides the Carousel

(1976)Directed by John Hubley72 minAnimation, Drama

"Everybody Rides the Carousel" invites the viewer along on eight "rides" through the different stages of life. Based on the work by Erik Erikson, one of the most influential psychoanalytic theorists of this century, the film explores the inner feelings and conflicted emotions experienced during each stage of personality development. With distinctive and poetic animation, John and Faith Hubley visualize the conflicts, joys, problems and delights we all experience on the carousel of life.

Alvin Epsteinas Prologue (voice)
Jenny Lumetas Stage 4 (voice)
Meryl Streepas Stage 6 (voice)
Pablo Casalsas Stage 7 (voice)
Dinah Manoffas Stage 7 (voice)
Lawrence Pressmanas Stage 7 (voice)
John Randolphas Stage 7 (voice)
Jack Gilfordas Stage 8 (voice)
Juanita Mooreas Stage 8 (voice)
Dee Dee Bridgewateras Stage 7 (voice)
Lou Jacobias Stage 1 (voice)
Judith Coburnas Stage 1 (voice)
Ray Hubleyas Stage 1 (voice)
Lane Smithas Stage 1 (voice)
Eleanor Wilsonas Stage 1 (voice)
Charles Levinas Stage 6 (voice)
Georgia Hubleyas Stage 2 (voice)
Linda Washburnas Stage 2 (Voice)
Maura Washburnas Stage 2 (voice)
Michael Washburnas Stage 2 (voice)
Emily Hubleyas Stage 3 (voice)
Bruce E. Smithas Stage 3 (voice)
Jane E. Smithas Stage 3 (voice)
Leeds Atkinsonas Stage 4 (voice)