Crumb (1994)

Description: Documentary about a renowned American cartoonist and his family (or the part of it that agreed to participate in the film anyway).
Appraisal: This documentary has the same problem of the similar American Splendor (2003), namely that there isn't much interest in the subject except for hardcore fans. Surprisingly though, and unlike that other film, Crumb comes off as rather enjoyable, so much so that we forget that it's a documentary from time to time. I think this is so partly because it shows some family background which is always an interesting thing. Maybe it's partly because I am familiar with Crumb's work, and I am not with Pekar's. And maybe it's partly because it's about a left-hander, a fact which adds its own layer of interest to it. Of course, the fact that it is well made has also something to do with it.
Rating: 62