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7.07.2006

Cartoon Film Series in D.C.

CARTOON FILM SERIES at PROVISIONS LIBRARY!To accompany its current exhibition, Drawing Back: Cartoon Critiques of America, Provisions Library features a summer film series on the history of comics and biographies of political cartoonists and comic artists - many of which will enjoy their first public screening in the US. Every Friday from July 7, 2006, 7 p.m. Free!

THIS FRIDAY, July 7:
Tintin and I (Dir: Anders Ostergaard, 2003, 90 minutes) Friday, July 7, 7 pm A PBS/Point of View special! Free Preview of the National PBS Premiere (broadcast date July 11, 2006) Why do the comic-strip Adventures of Tintin, about an intrepid boy reporter, continue to fascinate us decades after their publication? Tintin and I highlights the potent social and political underpinnings that give Tintin's world such depth. The film delves into the mind of Hergé, Tintin's work-obsessed Belgian creator, to reveal the creation and development of Tintin over time. Rare and surprisingly candid 1970s interviews reveal the profound insecurities and anxieties that drove Hergé to produce stories that have not only entertained millions of children but also helped to satisfy a personal longing for self-expression. With stunning visual effects, Tintin and I takes us on a fascinating journey into the psyche and brilliant work of Hergé.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS:
Comic Book Confidential (Dir: Ron Mann, 1988, 90 minutes) Friday, July 14, 7 pm
A cult-classic documentary profiling twenty-two of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and strip-art in North America today.

The Political Dr. Suess (Dir: Ron Lamothe, 1999, 70 minutes) Friday, July 21, 7 pmA lyrical film that traces the evolution of Theodor Geisel's art and political philosophy, and explores his little known World War II era cartoons and propaganda film work.

Hooked on Comix Parts I and II (Dir: David Moore, 1989, 90minutes) Friday, July 28. 7 pmSubtitled "Life on the Cutting Edge of an All-American Art Form", this lively and entertaining documentary showcases some of the greatest second-generation underground or alternative cartoonists working today.

Ducktators (Dir: Wolter Braamhorst, 1997, 46 minutes) Friday, August 4, 7 pmA rare blend of documentary war footage from World War II with archival animated material of the time to look at the use of cartoon animation in delivering propaganda to both the general public and the armed forces.

Will Eisner, Profession, Cartoonist Parts I and II (Dir: Marisa Furtado, 2001, 100 minutes) Friday, September 1, 7 pm
Only its second screening in North America! Two parts of the a brilliant three-part documentary series on Will Eisner's remarkable and long career -- which sums up the history of the medium itself. Features rare footage of demonstrations from the artist.

Funny Ladies: A Portrait of Women Cartoonists (Dir: Pamela Briggs, 1988, 46 minutes)Friday, September 8, 7 pm
A documentary that explores why there are so few women cartoonists in newspapers and how the ones who are there made it into the field. Features interviews with Cathy Guisewite, Nicole Hollander, Lynda Barry and Dale Messick.

Najl-Al-Ali: An Artist with Vision (Dir: Kasim Abid, 1999, 52 minutes) Friday, September 15, 7 pm
A documentary of Palestinian political cartoonist Naji Al-Ali who was shot in the face in the London offices of the Al Qabbas newspaper as a result of his uncompromising critique of a regressive Arab political culture and Western intervention in Arab affairs.

Matt D. at 4:54 AM  |  link to this   

1 Comments

I'm glad you guys put this up, its a film series that every comic artist in DC definately should check out, considering its part of the history of independant comic art everywhere

Blogger JTW at 7/07/2006 8:06 PM   

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