
The New Spirit
Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson
Produced by U.S. Department of Treasury, Walt Disney Productions
A cheerful wartime propaganda short that uses Donald Duck's comedic tax troubles to encourage civic duty with patriotic fervor and animated charm.
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
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Questions people ask
Is The New Spirit sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is The New Spirit violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Does The New Spirit end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The New Spirit easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The New Spirit scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The New Spirit
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The New Spirit
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The New Spirit, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The New Spirit, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The New Spirit, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































