Crumb (1994)

Synopsis of Crumb

So well-regarded was the documentary Crumb (1994) that the failure of it and of the same year's equally acclaimed Hoop Dreams (1994) to result in Oscar nominations caused a media furor which forced the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to revamp its documentary nomination process. Robert Crumb is a respected but controversial underground comic book artist and writer whose creations include the popular "Keep on Truckin'" and Fritz the Cat (1972). Crumb's adult subject matter includes weird sexual obsessions, social criticism, and personal, confessional observations about abnormal human psychology. The genesis and meaning of Crumb's work is explained through a series of interviews with his colleagues, former lovers, and especially family members, which reveal a horrific upbringing that has crippled both Crumb and his siblings -- but has also fueled the artist's groundbreaking work. A long-time friend of the film's subject, director Terry Zwigoff followed Crumb (1994) with another comic book-related project, Ghost World (2000), a drama based on a story from the anthology series "Eightball" by Daniel Clowes. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

120 mins

Director(s):

Terry Zwigoff

Producer(s):

Lynn O'Donnell, Terry Zwigoff, David Lynch

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R

Categories:

Independent Films, Documentary, Special Interest

• 1995 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Documentary
• 1994 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Documentary
• 1995 - National Board of Review - Best Documentary
• 1995 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Documentary
• 1995 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Picture (Runner-up)
• 1995 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Documentary
• 1994 - Sundance Film Festival - Best Documentary Feature
• 1994 - Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize - Documentary
• 1994 - Sundance Film Festival - Non-Fiction Camera Prize

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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