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This insightful documentary delves into the life and work of Art Spiegelman, the Queens-raised artist who revolutionized comics by exploring dark, complex themes. Shaped by his Holocaust-survivor parents and inspired by MAD magazines irreverent satire, Spiegelmans most famous work, MAUS, is a poignant Holocaust narrative that redefined the medium. The film showcases his resistance to fascism and features rich illustrations from his comics, highlighting his significant impact as an artist and cultural critic.

Limited Edition Slipcover is Limited to 500 copies.

directed by: Molly Bernstein, Philip Dolin
starring: Art Spiegelman, Franouise Mouly, Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Bill Griffith, Emil Ferris, Charles Burns, Chris Ware, Peter Kuper, R. Sikoryak, Gary Panter, Joe Sacco, Molly Crabapple, J. Hoberman, Ken Jacobs, Najda Spiegelman, Dash Spiegelman, Ivan Brunetti, Jerry Craft, Hillary Chute
2025 / 100 min / 1.78:1/ English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

• 2-Disc Region Free Blu-ray
• Trailer
• Deleted Scenes
• Art Reads ""As the Mind Reels"" about watching Dick Van Dyke with his parents
• Bill Griffith discusses the art of making Woodcuts
• Cartoonists As Reporters