"Bold, brave, and honest. A fascinating study of the man behind some of the most influential and controversial comics." (--Mark L Miller, Ain't It Cool News) — Grant Morrison is one of the most popular writers in comics - a... more »nd one of the most controversial. He is the Rock Star of Comics, a philosopher and chaos magician who uses his comics to change both himself and his audience. Known for the groundbreaking THE INVISIBLES and his bold super-hero reinventions ALL STAR SUPERMAN, ANIMAL MAN, NEW X-MEN, DOOM PATROL, JLA, BATMAN INC, and the ACTION COMICS reboot, he is a man living on the border between FICTION and REALITY. This is his story.
Examining Morrison's 30 year career and the real life events that inspired his stories, the film spans from his youth in Scotland to his recent attempts at turning personal troubles and social darkness into compelling comics.
Featuring Warren Ellis (The Authority), Geoff Johns (Green Lantern), Frank Quitely (We3), Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis), Cameron Stewart (Seaguy), Jill Thompson (The Sandman), Mark Waid (The Flash), and more.
This 2-Disc Special Edition includes over an hour of additional insight from Morrison on his creative approach and philosophy. He guides viewers through specific magic rituals and demonstrates his writing process. It also features an extended interview with Frank Quitely.
"The film is designed to be accessible both to long time fans of Morrison and to people who don't know who he is but are interested in the story of a modern philosopher and magician with radical ideas about the universe and our place in it," according to the film's director Patrick Meaney.
"A thoroughly engaging picture of Grant Morrison built up from a rich cloth of threads. Drop dead gorgeous... an absorbing film." (--Rich Johnston, Bleeding Cool)
"The most inspirational picture on the state of the creative imagination in the 21st century." (--Bill White, Seattle Post Globe)« less