Crumb (1994) [The Criterion Collection]

Terry Zwigoff’s landmark 1995 film is an intimate documentary portrait of the underground artist Robert Crumb, whose unique drawing style and sexually and racially provocative subject matter have made him a household name in popular American art. Zwigoff candidly and colorfully delves into the details of Crumb’s incredible career and life, including his family of reclusive eccentrics, some of the most remarkable people you’ll ever see on-screen. At once a profound biographical portrait, a riotous examination of a man’s controversial art, and a devastating look at a troubled family, Crumb is a genuine American original.



Commentar tracks:
1) Audio commentary with Terry Zwigoff recorded in San Francisco in April 2010. This is a wonderful, relaxed and very informative commentary. Director Zwigoff spends a great deal of time discussing the production history of Crumb, his relationship with Robert Crumb, his work, etc.
2) Audio commentary with film critic Roger Ebert and director Zwigoff, which was recorded in Austin, Texas, in 2006. The overwhelming amount of the comments here focus on specific portions of the film, director Zwigoff's fascination with Crumb, his work, etc. Ebert apparently was very impressed by Crumb after he saw it at the Sundance Film Festival.