Crumb is one of my all time favorite documentaries. It inspires me every time i see it. Why does it inspire me? I think it's because i relate to this guy who is now famous. He draws comics. He like old things like the early 1900's. The old black blues and jazz from the late 20's early 30's.
His take on modern society is so negative. His art is honest and unapologetic.
Crumb is directed by Terry Zwigoff. Who is he long time friend. This is his first film. He went on to direct Daniel Clowes' Ghost World and Art School Confidential.
Although this was filmed in 1993, it looks like it could have been made at any time. Other than when they go to the streets of Philly, you have no sense of when then movie was made.
Most of it is about him growing up, getting into comics, why he's weird about girls, and how he got to where he is now. It interviews his brothers and his mother, who are extremely weird. Even weirder than him.
The music throughout is mostly piano delta blues, straight off a 78. It really sets the perfect tone for the film.
I'd also like to add that his New Orleans Jazz Band "THE CHEEP SUIT SERENADERS", their myspace has me on their top 20 list. yeah.
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