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Art Spiegelman : disaster is my muse / a Particle Production, a Pollyanna Production ; directed and produced by Molly Bernstein & Philip Dolin.

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Bernstein, Molly, film director, film producer, editor of moving image work.
Dolin, Philip, film director, film producer, director of photography.
Sams, Alicia, film producer.
Jinishian, Sam, film producer.
Dadabhoy, Nausheen, director of photography.
Grange, Roger, direcotr of photography.
Leonhart, Michael, composer (expression).
Spiegelman, Art, on-screen participant.
Particle Productions, production company.
Pollyanna Production, production company.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Spiegelman, Art.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre:
documentary film.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Documentary films.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 video file (100 min.)) : sound, color
polychrome
Other Title:
American masters (Television program). Art Spiegelman : disaster is my muse
Place of Publication:
[United States?] : Particle Production, [2024]
Language Note:
English with optional closed captioning in English.
System Details:
digital
sound
video file
Summary:
"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 magazine's irreverent satire, Spiegelman's 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."--Kanopy platform.
Participant:
Art Spiegelman.
Credits:
Producers, Alicia Sams, Sam Jinishian ; directors of photography, Nausheen Dadabhoy, Roger Grange, Philip Dolin ; editor Molly Bernstein ; music, Michael Leonhart.
Notes:
Produced in 2024.
Online resource; title from title screen (viewed, June 3, 2025).
Contains:
[related title/collection]
OCLC:
1521946967
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license

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