The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman

Name: The MAD World of Harvey Kurtzman
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 2026-08-16
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Adele Kurtzman, Meredith Kurtzman, Harvey Kurtzman

The creator of MAD changes comics, satire and culture forever.

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Release Date

8/16/2026

Runtime

92 mins

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Documentary War

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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Released

Original Language

English

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A spirited celebration of an outsider artist who turned irreverent humour and visual innovation into a cultural force. Through archival materials and animation, the film captures both Kurtzman's infectious creative energy and the immigrant determination that fuelled his career.