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Comic Book Confidential is a feature-length documentary that profiles twenty-two of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and strip-art in North America today. In an entertaining and informative combination of interviews, historical footage and state-of-the-art animation techniques, Comic Book Confidential provides a positive answer to that burning existential question of the late twentieth century first posed...
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Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its progenitors, as well as the evolution of the characters that leapt from the pages over the last 70 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these 'disposable diversions' were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation of a...
5) Crumb
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An intimate documentary portrait of underground artist Robert Crumb, whose unique drawing style and sexually and racially provocative subject matter have made him a household name in popular American art. Zwigoff candidly and colorfully delves into the details of Crumb's incredible career, as well as his past, including his family of reclusive eccentrics, some of the most remarkable people ever seen on-screen.
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From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this documentary, discover the history of comic books from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a heroes' journey of hits, misses and unstoppable superpowers, featuring the Spiderman, X-Men and Batman films and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee,...
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Twenty years ago, a group of artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and culture to this day. Image Comics was more than just a publisher. It was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and it changed comics forever.
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Once they were larger-than-life idols created to entertain children and were dismissed by the adult world. But in the new millennium, characters created over half a century ago have risen up to conquer popular culture. This is the story of how Superheroes have successfully transitioned from the comic book page to the silver screen and dominated the box office worldwide. It tells how cinema has brought these characters from out of the shadows and turned...
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A film that explores the cultural phenomenon that is Comic-Con by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at San Diego Comic-Con 2010. Included are interviews with Comic-Con veterans who have turned their passions into professions, including Stan Lee, Joss Whedon, Kevin Smith, Matt Groening, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth, and others.
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"Top comic book veterans provide an insiders' look at the comic book biz, talking about their experiences, knowledge, and advice bout how to make it in the comic book industry. With interviews from editors, writers, artists, dales & distribution executives as well as a behind-the-scenes look at a Tope Comic Book Company's production meeting."--Container.
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"With a lively backdrop of superheroes, comic books, and animated cartoons, Drawn Together: Comics, Diversity and Stereotypes brings together three talented artists--Keith Knight, Vishavjit Singh and Eileen K Alden, who are challenging bullying and stereotyping through their work. The documentary boldly encourages viewers to unlearn stereotyping, look beyond the obvious, and confront media bias--all through an uncommon and inherently engaging everyday...
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