Superheroes [DVD video] : a never-ending battle

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Title:

Added Author:

Kantor, Michael, 1961- television producer, television director, screenwriter.

Rosenthal, Sally, television producer.

Maslon, Laurence, screenwriter.

Schreiber, Liev, host, narrator.

Publication Date:

2013

Publication Information:

[Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2013]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781608839742

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.

General Note:

Originally broadcast on PBS in 2013.

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.

Performers:

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, Jime Lee, Todd McFarlane, Zack Snyder.

Contents:

Truth, justice, and the American way -- Great power, great responsibility -- A hero can be anyone.

Technical Details:

DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround sound.

Subject Term:

Comic books, strips, etc. -- History.

Superheroes -- History.

Superhero films -- History.

Superhero television programs -- History.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Nonfiction television programs