Hand Drawn Life - The History and Influence of Newspaper Comic Strips

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.