Frank Miller: American Genius

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2024 / 141min.

Rating7

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Explore the near half-century career of the legendary comic book artist and writer. Made for his fans following a near death experience, the documentary delves into Miller's radical and defining influence on art, storytelling and culture. Following his small town beginnings in Vermont, to New York City, Hollywood, and beyond; this intimate documentary delves into his failures, successes, self-destruction and re-discovery.

Directors

Actors

Jessica Alba

Stan Lee

Rosario Dawson

Robert Rodriguez

Bill Sienkiewicz

Frank Miller

Neal Adams

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