Documentary. Repository of documentaries about authors of comics, animation, illustration and cartooning.
Can the nation preserve its democratic ideals, or will it fall prey to an authoritarian takeover? Under this premise, the documentary Democracy Under Siege, which was presented after its premiere on the eve of the 2024 US elections and an international tour, will be available for free streaming from 1 to 4 May ... Read more
The world premiere of Bill Banowsky's documentary "A Wild Art: The Life and Vignettes of Pat Oliphant" will take place on Saturday 14 June at the DC/DOX Film Festival (Washington D.C., USA). Synopsis Patrick Oliphant (b. 1935) was a "giant-killer", bravely taking on American presidents, popes and the business class with his powerful ... Read more
In 1987, Palestinian cartoonist Naji Al-Ali was murdered by an unknown assassin. This 52-minute documentary directed by Kasim Abid traces his life and work from his birth in Galilee to his death in London. It examines the forces that shaped Naji as an artist and as a human being, and shows how his ... Read more
Lynd Ward (1905-1985) is considered the father of the American graphic novel and one of the most prolific book illustrators and printmakers in the history of American art. Featuring more than 150 woodblock prints, drawings and illustrations by this important American artist and storyteller, the 90-minute documentary brings Ward's creativity to life and ... Read more
Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse is an American documentary about the cartoonist Art Spiegelman produced and directed by Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin. The play won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC, where it premiered in November 2024 and had a limited theatrical run on 21 February 2025. Director: Molly Bernstein, ... Read more
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