The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
2026
1 hr 32 min
English
The creator of MAD changes comics, satire and culture forever.
Bursting from the immigrant streets of 1920s Brooklyn, Harvey Kurtzman ignited a creative revolution reshaping comics, satire, and popular culture. Through rare archives, unseen interviews, handcrafted animation, and an original jazz score, this documentary reveals the man who created MAD Magazine and helped redefine American humour and visual storytelling forever.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Aconite Productions, Intuitive Pictures, Téléfilm Canada, Screen Scotland
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Top Cast
Harvey Kurtzman as Himself
Sergio Aragonés as Himself
Robert Crumb as Himself
Terry Gilliam as Himself
Karen Green as Herself
Top Crew
Bart Simpson · Director, Writer
Alexandre Lampron · Cinematographer
Alana Mejía González · Cinematographer
Tom Randaxhe · Editor
Colin Monie · Editor
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