Comic book superheroes unmasked [videorecording] produced by Triage Entertainment, Inc. for the History Channel ; A & E Television Networks ; written by James Grant Goldin ; produced by Melody Shafir, James Grant Goldin ; directed by Stephen Kroopnick.
Originally produced for television in 2003. Host, Peta Wilson ; narrator, Keith David.
Contents:
The first superheroes -- Comics go to war -- Their greatest battle -- New ideas & counter-culture -- Social commentary -- A darker side -- The comic book store -- 9/11.
Summary:
"From the Depression to Vietnam, the '50s feminist movement to 9/11, comics have kept pace with their cultural climate, offering cutting-edge critiques that have captivated millions since their inception in 1931. In fact, comics have undergone a process similar to their own plots: they continually reinvent themselves in order to avoid annihilation. [This program] conducts a feature-length investigation into the evolution of these mighty figures, from the first issue of Superman to the political manifestoes of the late '60s to the most recent graphic novels. Interviews with Michael Chabon, Will Eisner, and myriad authors, artists, and experts illuminate the production and reception of comics while highlighting their brilliance as social commentaries."--Container.
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