Storyline

This movie chronicles the life and times of R. Crumb. Robert Crumb is the cartoonist/artist who drew Keep On Truckin', Fritz the Cat, and played a major pioneering role in the genesis of underground comix. Through interviews with his mother, two brothers, wife, and ex-girlfriends, as well as selections from his vast quantity of graphic art, we are treated to a darkly comic ride through one man's subconscious mind. As stream-of-consciousness images incessantly flow forth from the tip of his pen, biting social satire is revealed, often along with a disturbing and haunting vision of Crumb's own betes noires and inadequacies. As his acid-trip induced images flicker across our own retinas, we gain a little insight into this complex and highly creative individual.—Tad Dibbern

Plot Keywords

cartoonist, counter culture, cult figure, dysfunctional family, father son relationship, medication, mental illness, misogyny, mother son relationship, consumerism, brother brother relationship, art gallery, independent film, san francisco california, sexuality, artist, 1970s, comic book, drugs, moving

Short Review

The movie isn't a testimonial or a valentine. It's unpredictable and galvanizing: an empathetic portrait of the artist that also unveils a trenchant view of an American family's dashed illusions.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 12.99,

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