Film
The MAD World of Harvey Kurztman
2026 · 1h 32m · Documentary · War
The creator of MAD changes comics, satire and culture forever.
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Overview
Bursting from the immigrant streets of 1920s Brooklyn, Harvey Kurtzman ignited a creative revolution reshaping comics, satire, and popular culture. Through rare archives, unseen interviews, handcrafted animation, and an original jazz score, this documentary reveals the man who created MAD Magazine and helped redefine American humour and visual storytelling forever.
Cast
Harvey Kurtzman
Himself
Sergio Aragonés
Himself
Robert Crumb
Himself
Terry Gilliam
Himself
Karen Green
Herself
Matt Groening
Himself
Adele Kurtzman
Herself
Meredith Kurtzman
Herself
Nellie Kurtzman
Herself
Pete Poplaski
Himself
Art Spiegelman
Himself
Crew
- Bart SimpsonDirector
- Ina FichmanProducer
- Aimara RequesProducer
- Terry GilliamExecutive Producer
- Mark ThomasExecutive Producer
- Mark AchbarExecutive Producer
- Alexandre LampronDirector of Photography
- Alana Mejía GonzálezDirector of Photography
- Tom RandaxheEditor
- Colin MonieEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- August 16, 2026
- Status
- Planned
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Documentary, War
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