ART SPIEGELMAN: DISASTER IS MY MUSE

WORLD PREMIERE This insightful documentary delves into the life and work of Art Spiegelman, the Queens-raised artist who revolutionized comics by exploring dark, complex themes. Shaped by his Holocaust-survivor parents and inspired by MAD magazine’s irreverent satire, Spiegelman’s most famous work, MAUS, is a poignant Holocaust narrative that redefined the medium. The film showcases his resistance to fascism, from Nazis to Trump, and features rich illustrations from his comics, highlighting his significant impact as an artist and cultural critic. – Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Molly Bernstein, director Philip Dolin, film subject Art Spiegelman, and film subject Françoise Mouly.

The second screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Philip Dolin.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.