World Premiere

The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman

15+
92 mins
Bart Simpson
Adele Kurtzman, Al Jaffee, Arnold Roth, Art Spiegelman, Denis Kitchen, Gareth Gaudin, James Warren, Karen Green, Matt Groening, Meredith Kurtzman, Nellie Kurtzman, Pete Poplaski, Robert Crumb, Sarah Downs, Sergio Aragones, Terry Gilliam, William Stout

Premiere Status

World Premiere

Countries

Canada, United Kingdom

Language

English

Content Warning

Death and dying, Sexism and misogyny, Sexual references, Suicide, War

Run Time

92 minutes

Enhanced Access

Audio Description, HOH Captions

Overview

A vivid, immersive and visually striking portrait of the founder of the satirical publication Mad magazine and its far-reaching influence on some of the most prominent artists of our time. Kurtzman’s commitment to integrity and challenging the status quo with humour, edge and resilience is a hymn for our times. Rich in historical context, artistic expression, contemporary politics and artfully weaving thoughtful reflections from contributors including Terry Gilliam, the late Stan Lee and Robert Crumb, this is a compelling, insightful exploration of counterculture, commerce and creative compromise and the power of conviction in raw truth and honesty. – Emma Boa

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