“A remarkably cogent and compelling presentation not just of Spiegelman’s life story but also his personality and art.” 

—RogerEbert.com

Throughout his career as a cartoonist and editor, Art Spiegelman has never shied away from provocative storytelling in his comics. His legacy in the comic arts world continues to grow and has inspired many of today’s beloved cartoonists. Today, with book bans on the rise (Maus has been taken off shelves and curricula in Tennessee, Missouri, and Iowa) and freedom of expression threatened around the country, Spiegelman continues to be a champion of free speech and an eloquent speaker against the dangers of othering any marginalized group. Art Spiegelman: Disaster Is My Muse is a film for anyone who values the possibilities of art (particularly comics) to speak truth to power.

Co-directed by Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin (2024, 98 min., Not Rated)

Featuring a post-screening Q&A with co-director/producer Philip Dolin and additional panelists TBD.

Recent credits include: Producer/Director, The Show’s the Thing: The Legendary Promoters of Rock, called “essential viewing for anyone interested in music industry history” by the Hollywood Reporter; Producer, Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay, which was named one of the top ten films of 2013 by Entertainment Weekly; Producer/Cinematographer, An Art That Nature Makes: The Work of Rosamond Purcell, which screened at theaters and museums nationwide. Through his company Particle Productions, Philip has made over one hundred short films for non-profits, arts organizations, and universities. He started out producing hip-hop videos in the early ‘90s for artists Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, Chubb Rock, and many others.

Presented in partnership with Jewish Story Partners