Frank Miller: American Genius (2024)

8.3/10 • 111 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Frank Miller

Stan Lee

Self (archive footage)

Neal Adams

Bill Sienkiewicz

Robert Rodriguez

Jessica Alba

Rosario Dawson

Self (archive footage)

Brittany Murphy

Self (archive footage)

Andrew Breitbart

Zack Snyder

Jaime King

Scarlett Johansson

Self (archive footage)

Samuel L. Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Josh Brolin

Self (archive footage)

Eva Mendes

Self (archive footage)

Milo Manara

Tom King

John Romita Jr.

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