DVD
Superheroes : a never-ending battle / a Patty and Jay Baker production ; written by Michael Kantor & Laurence Maslon ; directed by Michael Kantor ; produced by Michael Kantor, Sally Rosenthal ; produced by Ghost Light Films in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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: 9781608839742
- ISBN: 1608839745
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (180 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Arlington, VA] : PBS Distribution, [2013]
- Copyright: �2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. Originally broadcast on PBS in 2013. |
| 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: | Cinematographers, Mead Hunt, Allan Palmer ; editors, Kris Liem, Pamela S. Arnold, A.C.E. ; design and animation, Alexander Cardia ; music, Christopher Rife. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | 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. |
| 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. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Comic books, strips, etc. > History. Superheroes > History. Superhero films > History. Superhero television programs > History. |
| Genre: | Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Television programs. |
Available copies
- 6 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Little Dixie Regional.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly | 741.5 SUPERHEROES (Text) | 2003562761 | DVDs | Available | - |
| Little Dixie - Main Library - Moberly | MOVIE SUPERHEROES (Text) | 2003689923 | DVDs | Available | - |
