# Crumb (1995)

> Terry Zwigoff's acclaimed documentary confronts the art, obsessions, and family wounds behind underground comix icon Robert Crumb.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15859

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Terry Zwigoff
- Cast: Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky, Charles Crumb, Maxon Crumb, Robert Hughes, Martin Müller, Spain Rodriguez, Don Donahue
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109508/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: darkly comic, provocative, haunting, serious film night, documentary viewing

## Synopsis

Dive into the mind of a groundbreaking artist whose work challenges societal norms and reveals personal demons.

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