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TCJFF Screening: Art Spiegelman – Disaster Is My Muse
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Art Spiegelman are vividly illustrated in this penetrating biography, showcasing how his trailblazing graphic novel Maus redefined the medium. Deeply influenced by his Holocaust-survivor parents and personal tragedies, Spiegelman’s oeuvre boldly confronts themes of trauma, historical memory, and identity with uncompromising honesty. From his early days co-creating underground comics to his provocative, iconic New Yorker covers, he steadily pushed boundaries, legitimizing comics as a serious art form. Rich illustrations, personal archives, incisive interviews, and sharp analyses illuminate Spiegelman’s artistic process, his enduring influence, and his outspoken fight against censorship and fascism’s resurgence in today’s political landscape.
POST-SCREENING CONVERSATION FEATURING
Philip Dolin & Molly Bernstein (Virtual)
Directors, Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse
COST:
General Admission: $16
Senior Admission (65+): $14
Student Admission: $10
Co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.
This screening is made possible through the generous support of Katherine & Jeff Tane. We are deeply grateful for their role in bringing powerful stories to our community.