Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse (2025)

Name: Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 9.0
Cast: Art Spiegelman, Françoise Mouly, Robert Crumb, Emil Ferris, Gary Panter

1h 38m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse delves into the fascinating journey of the acclaimed cartoonist, highlighting his artistic evolution and the profound influence of his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel, MAUS. The documentary captures the challenges and triumphs Spiegelman faced, revealing how personal and historical tragedies shaped his work. Through interviews and archival footage, it celebrates his innovative storytelling and the lasting impact of his art on the graphic novel genre, cementing his legacy as a pivotal figure in the world of comics and literature.

Cast

Art Spiegelman Françoise Mouly Robert Crumb Emil Ferris Gary Panter Charles Burns Bill Griffith Nadja Spiegelman Dash Spiegelman Marjane Satrapi Joe Sacco Jerry Craft Molly Crabapple Hillary Chute Trina Robbins