ASIFA-Hollywood teams with renowned animation historian Jerry Beck (CartoonResearch.com, MeTV Toons) for a big-screen celebration of classic theatrical shorts featuring Popeye, Bugs Bunny, and legendary work by Chuck Jones and Tex Avery. Presented with historical context and live commentary, this screening invites audiences to rediscover why these cartoons became foundational to animation fandom and why they still resonate today.