Hand Drawn Life - The History and Influence of Newspaper Comic Strips
Directed by Tom Tanquary89m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary)
This film traces the history and influence of American newspaper comic strips. An art form, arguably the first example of American pop culture, that has been greatly under-appreciated. told through the voices of the cartoonist themselves and comics historians, it looks at the many ways these small, haiku-like creations have influenced and reflected American society. From being stuck to refrigerator doors or hidden in pages of a diary, they have been an medium of emotional expression and comfort for generations. Their story is the story of American culture.
