Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse. 2025. | Official Trailer.

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 and features rich illustrations from his comics, highlighting his significant impact as an artist and cultural critic. Featuring Robert Crumb among many others. Opens at Film Forum Friday, February 21: https://filmforum.org/film/art-spiegelman-disaster-is-my-muse Check out screenings: https://www.artspiegelmandoc.com