Superheroes : a never-ending battle
Title:
Superheroes : a never-ending battle
JLCTITLE245:
a Patty and Jay Baker production ; written by Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon ; directed by Michael Kantor ; produced by Michael Kantor, Sally Rosenthal ; produced by Ghost Light Films in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Edition:
Widescreen Version.
Publication Information:
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2013]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781608839742
General Note:
Documentary.
Event Note:
Originally broadcast on PBS in 2013.
Abstract:
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 multi-billion-dollar industry.
Reading Level:
Rating: TVPG.
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Contents:
Truth, justice, and the American way (1938-1958) -- Great power, great responsibility (1959-1977) -- A hero can be anyone (1978-Present).
Bonus features: Linda Carter on superheroes -- Jules Feiffer on Pensky's Candy Store -- Eddy Friedfeld on Superman's powers -- Stan Lee on the birth of Spiderman -- Jerry Robinson on creating the Joker -- Joe Simon on his partner Jack Kirby -- Jack Urbont : Marvel super heroes songs -- Michael Uslan on comic book conventions -- Adam West on violence in movies.
Credits:
Cinematographers, Mead Hunt, Allan Palmer ; editors, Kris Liem, Pamela S. Arnold, A.C.E. ; design and animation, Alexander Cardia ; music, Christopher Rife.
Performer:
Hosted and narrated by Liev Schreiber; interviewees, Gerard Jones, Jenette Kahn, Arlen Schumer, Danny Fingeroth, Joe Kubert, William M. Gaines, Jerry Robinson, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Bradford Wright, Michael Chabon, Mark Waid, Neal Adams, Joe Simon, Jules Feiffer, Stan Lee, Adam West, Len Wein, William H. Foster III, Gary Phillips, Jeph Loeb, J. Michael Straczynski, Gerry Conway, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Chris Claremont, Christina Strain, Phil Jimenez, Ashley Miller, Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Zack Snyder.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; wide screen; 5.1 surround sound.
Language:
In English with optional English SDH.