The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
The creator of MAD changes comics, satire and culture forever.
August 16, 2026
1h 32m
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.
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