Gahan Wilson: Born Dead, Still Weird

Friday, October 11 - Thursday, October 17, 2013

Steven-Charles Jaffe’s documentary, GAHAN WILSON: BORN DEAD, STILL WEIRD is an insightful profile of the legendary cartoonist known for his ghoulish, twisted visions for over 50 years that combine horrific elements with comedy, as well as political and ecological cartoons. Wilson’s cartoons have appeared in Playboy Magazine, The New Yorker, National Lampoon… The documentary takes an intimate look at Wilson’s bizarre and personal inspirations, the inner workings of the cartoon world, and how Wilson’s quirky creations have profoundly affected legions of fans, including some surprising celebrities; Stephen Colbert, Guillermo Del Toro, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Randy Newman, Lewis Black, Hugh M. Hefner, David Remnick, and more.

• Country USA
• Rating NR
• Running Time 85 minutes
• Director Steven-Charles Jaffe

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