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Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

2013-10-15 Documentary 7.583

Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.

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Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.

  • First Aired
    2013-10-15
  • Last Aired
    2013-10-15
  • Creator
    Michael Kantor
  • Genre
    Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    3
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    PBS

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  • Season 1
Truth, Justice and the American Way

1. Truth, Justice and the American Way

Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.
Follow the fortunes of superheroes, from the Depression through Superman’s TV debut.Less
54mins 2013-10-15
Great Power, Great Responsibility

2. Great Power, Great Responsibility

See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.
See how superheroes affect and reflect relevant social mores.Less
54mins 2013-10-15
A Hero Can Be Anyone

3. A Hero Can Be Anyone

Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.
Track the enthusiasm as superheroes are embraced in all media and by all demographics.Less
54mins 2013-10-15

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