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Superheroes [videorecording] a never-ending battle / produced by Ghost Light Films in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting ; a Patty and Jay Baker production ; produced by Michael Kantor and Sally Rosenthal ; directed by Michael Kantor ; written by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon.

Kantor, Michael, 1961- (television producer,, television director,, screenwriter.). Maslon, Laurence, (screenwriter.). Rosenthal, Sally, (television producer.). Schreiber, Liev, (host,, narrator.). Ghost Light Films, (production company.). Oregon Public Broadcasting. (Added Author). PBS Distribution (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1608839745
  • ISBN: 9781608839742
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color with black and while sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen
  • Publisher: [Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2013]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally broadcast on PBS.
Formatted Contents Note:
Truth, justice, and the American way -- Great power, great responsibility -- A hero can be anyone.
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.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Edited by Kris Liem, Pamela S. Arnold, A.C.E.
Participant or Performer Note:
Hosted and narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Target Audience Note:
Rating: TVPG.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen; 5.1 surround sound.
Language Note:
In English with optional English SDH.

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Comic books, strips, etc. > History.
Superheroes > History.
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