Very Semi-Serious (2015)

A partially thorough portrait of New Yorker cartoonists

Very Semi-Serious (2015) poster

The New Yorker is the benchmark for the single-panel cartoon. This light-hearted and sometimes poignant look at the art and humor of the iconic drawings shows why they have inspired and even baffled us for decades. Very Semi-Serious is a window into the minds of cartooning legends and hopefuls, including editor Bob Mankoff, shedding light onto how their humor evolves.

Director: Leah Wolchok
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Kirsten Johnson
Production: American Ninth Art Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, cartoonist

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Leah Wolchok
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Very Semi-Serious about?
The New Yorker is the benchmark for the single-panel cartoon. This light-hearted and sometimes poignant look at the art and humor of the iconic drawings shows why they have inspired and even baffled us for decades. Very Semi-Serious is a window into the minds of cartooning legends and hopefuls, including editor Bob Mankoff, shedding light onto how their humor evolves.
Who directed Very Semi-Serious?
Very Semi-Serious was directed by Leah Wolchok.
Who stars in Very Semi-Serious?
Very Semi-Serious stars Bob Mankoff.
How long is Very Semi-Serious?
Very Semi-Serious has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Very Semi-Serious?
Very Semi-Serious is a Documentary film.
Where was Very Semi-Serious produced?
Very Semi-Serious was produced in United States of America.