In fact, comics easily compete with any film or novel in their treatment of the subject. They reveal tantalizing clues to what causes addiction and focus on compassionate evidencebased treatments that pick up where aa leaves off. To help young adults understand what addiction is really like, encourage them to watch one of the best drug addiction documentaries on this list. A short documentary that shows you what its like inside a small comic book store located in the town of haverhill, ma. Pages in category documentary films about comics the following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. Whether you are a new author or have been previously published, austin macauley publishers would like to hear from you. We see what its like for glenn as he handles his duties as a comic book store owner debating certain subjects with his friends about writers. The comic was written by spike steffenhasen, edited by todd loren, and artwork was done by marshall ross. Comic book confidential is an americancanadian documentary film, released in 1988. The insight into human addiction that grows from the rat park research is not terribly complicated, but it took me about 15 years to grasp it clearly and another 10 years to assemble the evidence from human history and anthropology to show that it is true and another 5 years to write a book about it.
The comic book palace follows the owneroperator glenn oleary and his loyal customers as they talk about issues ranging from comic book characters to their favorite comic book movie adaptations. Katherine anne porters library comprised 4,000 books rounded up by librarians now preserved at the university of maryland. Comic book confidential is a featurelength documentary that profiles twentytwo of the most significant artists and writers working in comic books, graphic novels and stripart in north america today. Comic book addiction comic bookstore whitby, ontario 66. We will contact you once a decision has been reached. Knowing your addiction last updated by mat inferiorego elfring on jun 1, 2010 07. In an entertaining and informative combination of interviews, historical footage and stateoftheart animation techniques, comic book confidential provides a. Comic book addiction 5701 brock st n whitby, ontario l1n 8r3, canada 9056660011 get directions. Series created, episodes shot, edited, uploaded and artwork, by felipe jorge. This week, we are looking at one of the strongest villains gotham city has ever known. In 1992, steve oto embarked upon a journey from lawyer to comic book retailer.
The 90minute program, produced in partnership with the robert wood johnson foundation, the national institute on drug abuse nida, and the national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism niaaa, is aimed at helping americans understand addiction as a treatable brain. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley. Addiction isnt you its the cage you live in, alexander concluded. We accept manuscripts across all genres, with or without an agent, from anywhere in the world. Documentary filmmaker morgan spurlock wants to change that. Every time i return to this i wonder why no one has made an updated comic book and graphic novel documentary. This documentary shines a light on the unlikely community that has developed at alternate realities. Robert kirkmans amc comic book history show debuts in november. Joes store has been a fixture in queens for over 60 years and hes ready to retire. In the documentary wasted, therapist and alcoholic in recovery mike pond, along with his life partner filmmaker maureen palmer, take viewers on a very personal journey of discovery. Mar 18, 2020 series created, episodes shot, edited, uploaded and artwork, by felipe jorge. As an artistic and pop culture medium, comics have attracted the attention of almost every branch of journalism. The comic book palace 620 primrose st ste 3, haverhill, massachusetts 01830 rated 4. Best drug addiction documentaries to show your child sober.
I wish there were more interviews with jack kirby and the hernandez brothers, but its still a fun watch. The film is made in the form of a documentary following swan as he travels to san diego comic con to accept an award on behalf of courages creator as a publicity. Vampirism for as long as mankind has discovered mindaltering substances, whether through narcotics or alcohol, there has been addiction. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the film is a survey of the history of the comic book medium in the united states from the 1930s. An observational documentary that takes inside a comic book. Amc orders history of comic books documentary miniseries. Cbr news spoke with kantor and maslon who also coauthored a companion book, superheroes capes, cowls, and the creation of comic book culture, on sale now about their project, their own history as comic book fans, and the fiveyear process of putting the documentary together. Comic book confidential is essential viewing for anyone interested in the evolution of comic books. I particularly love a good superhero flick, and have come to realize that movies are not enough to quench my thirst for comics. Directed by ron mann and written by mann and charles lippincott, the film is a survey of the history of the comic book medium in the united states from the 1930s to the 1980s, as an art form and in social context. Tupac shakur owned in search of our mothers gardens. Last week we took a look at vampirism in comparison to drug addiction, and covered two comicbook characters that struggle with vampirism in much the same way that addicts struggle with their addiction. Briefly distributed from may to july 1966 at nyc methadone clinics.
Comic book addiction part 1 vampirism detox to rehab. Amc today announced that robert kirkmans sixpart miniseries about the history of comic books, amc visionaries. Narrated by keith david, and has a great list of comic. Comic book superheroes unmasked documentary 1 mostly dc and marvel, but talks about their relevancy throughout history and politics. Check out the cbh facebook page for festival updates, etc and share the love. As a selfadmitted film addict, i watch a lot of movies. That interest has resulted in some terrific documentaries that chronicle the history behind the industry, and reveal the hidden truths lurking between each comics panel. Threepart pbs documentary takes superheroes seriously cbr. Janes addiction is a comic book published by rock star comics on may 3, 1992. The origins of the medium, the evolution of superheroes and all the other genres as they born in different eras. Robert kirkmans secret history of comics, will debut with a twonight pemiere on sunday, nov.
This comic features the story of janes addiction, its rise and fall and the eventual birth of porno for pyros. A good fun documentary on comic culture, comic con episode iv. The comic book palace 20 is a documentary that follows a comic book store same name in haverhill, ma. Assembled by some of the nations top documentary filmmakers, and consisting of nine segments that focus on case studies and cuttingedge treatments that challenge traditional beliefs about addiction, this film features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse. He is a fanatical crystal palace football club supporter and released his first book, the palace addiction, in april 2015, which is about following his team in the 200910 season. Every comic book documentary you must watch elongated man. A fans hope, which hits theaters and is available on. Comic about a classic experiment into drug addiction science. E v abbott was a prolific illustrator of childrens books and comics, including tiny.
Mcleaveyfisher paints a marvelous cinematic portrait of joe, perfectly capturing the raw essence of this spectacular character. In november 2016, he released a second book, the palace addiction 2. Comic book heaven is the story of joe leisner, the lively, highly opinionated and vocal owner of comic book heaven, a comic book store in queens. Dec 11, 20 comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comic book phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Oct, 2015 to help young adults understand what addiction is really like, encourage them to watch one of the best drug addiction documentaries on this list. John dee, mathematician, astrologer, and adviser to elizabeth i, kept a collection of 2,337 books and 378 manuscripts. Portland business journal the spotlight shines on marathon comic artists june 21, 2017 willamette week in 24 hour comic, 8 artists attempt to create a comic book in you guessed it 24 hours july 5, 2017 24 hour comic creators challenge themselves in a new documentary july 25, 2017 portland mercury 24 hour comic. Best drug addiction documentaries click on the addiction documentary for a brief synopsis, then continue reading to learn more about pop cultures influence on substance abuse.
And when you watch a lot of movies you cant help but watch a few comicbook adaptations. So i started reading them, which has led to a new addiction comic. This store has been in the same location for 20 years with minimal advertising, mostly relying on word of mouth. Jeff buckley owned the book addiction recovery for beginners by david brizer. The air dates for kirkmans documentary about the history of comic books has been announced, as well as the creators who will be interviewed. He attended art college in maidstone, kent, to study film and video. Jun 16, 2016 last week we took a look at vampirism in comparison to drug addiction, and covered two comic book characters that struggle with vampirism in much the same way that addicts struggle with their addiction. It has been a journey filled with accomplishment and disappointment, friendship and heartbreak, and a dream that would become a nightmare. May 17, 2016 to help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. Edie falco and kathryn erbe appear in supporting roles. Interviews multiple comic shops owners in the midwest, as they share their insight on the industry, how recent trends affected them, profitability, etc. Glenn oleary, owner and operator of the comic book palace, has survived over twenty years of business mostly by word of mouth. In addiction vice guides us through a new age clinic in malang, a voodoostyle healing circle in brooklyn, new york, and an upscale mexican villa serving as a heroin rehab center to invariably lead one to question whether the laws surrounding drugs and addiction are really serving the best interests of the people. Where eagles fly, which is about following palace from around the world in the 201415 season.
Would rats choose to take drugs if given a stimulating environment and company. A good fun documentary on comic culture, comiccon episode iv. Most every classic superhero has been given a dark makeover, too. To help celebrate this, amc networks is planning a history of comic books documentary miniseries that is tentatively titled heroes and villains. The addiction is a 1995 american vampire horror film directed by abel ferrara and starring lili taylor, christopher walken, and annabella sciorra. Hbo addiction project national institute on drug abuse.
The hbo documentary called addiction, first aired march 15, 2007. Jan 22, 2015 as a selfadmitted film addict, i watch a lot of movies. An observational documentary that takes inside a comic book store that has been around for twenty years. Apr 11, 2015 he is a fanatical crystal palace football club supporter and released his first book, the palace addiction, in april 2015, which is about following his team in the 200910 season. Comic book confidential this documentary produced by m etrogoldwynmayer features the whole picture of the comicbook phenomenon in the united states as of 1988. Green as they check out the store of their latest sponsor, comic book addiction 701 brock street north in whitby, on. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny. The series will be divided into six onehour episodes, and will feature interviews with stan lee, patty jenkins.
The comic book palace look it up on youtube, really good. Stuart mcmillen produced a science comic book about rat park and put. That said, comic books and graphic novels provide some of the most accurate, intense and haunting depictions of addiction ever created. Popular addiction fiction books meet your next favorite book. Addiction is a short vice documentary, exploring the realities of addiction on opposite sides of the world. Youtube channel owned and operated by felipe jorge. Best drug addiction documentaries to show your child.
Almost every sffhorrorcomic book adaptation in the works. The name for several comic book series one written by gail simone. This 38yearold study is still spreading bad ideas about addiction. Its plot follows a philosophy graduate student who is turned into a vampire after being bitten by a woman during a chance encounter. With phil krajewski, glenn oleary, dave serpa, tim oleary. The series is being produced by robert kirkmans skydance entertainment, marking yet another collaboration with the walking dead creators company.
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