The Comic Book Greats: Will Eisner

Part of The Comic Book Greats Collection

1992•50m

Documentary

Stan Lee interviews Will Eisner

Open in PickFlick

Production

Stabur Home Video, Excelsior Productions

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Cast

Stan Lee

Self

Will Eisner

Self

Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

Side by Side

2012

7.2

Woody Allen: A Documentary

6.9

2011

Movie

An intense portrait of the iconic filmmaker, writer, actor, comedian and musician Woody Allen: his life, family and friends; his writing and directing habits, and his relationship with performers.

Woody Allen: A Documentary

2011

6.9

Dear Mr. Watterson

6.4

2013

Movie

20 years after Calvin and Hobbes stopped appearing in daily newspapers, filmmaker Joel Allen Schroeder has set out to explore the reasons behind the comic strip's loyal and devoted following.

Dear Mr. Watterson

2013

6.4

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

6.7

2019

Movie

Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London.

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

2019

6.7

I Know That Voice

7.1

2014

Movie

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

I Know That Voice

2014

7.1

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

6.9

2011

Movie

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

2011

6.9

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

6.9

2013

Movie

A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

2013

6.9

Looking for Richard

6.8

1996

Movie

Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."

Looking for Richard

1996

6.8

Adele One Night Only

7.8

2021

Movie

A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.

Adele One Night Only

2021

7.8

Being James Bond

7.8

2021

Movie

Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in conversation with 007 producers, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

Being James Bond

2021

7.8

Similar Movies

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

6.7

2008

Movie

Documentary about filmmakers of the New German Cinema who were members of the legendary Filmverlag für Autoren (Film Publishing House for Authors). Among them are Werner Herzog, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and Wim Wenders.

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

2008

6.7

Lost Heroes

8.0

2014

Movie

Lost Heroes is the story of Canada's forgotten comic book superheroes and their legendary creators. A ninety-minute journey to recover a forgotten part of Canada's pop culture and a national treasure few have ever heard about. This is the tale of a small country striving to create its own heroes, but finding itself constantly out muscled by better-funded and better-marketed superheroes from the media empire next door.

Lost Heroes

2014

8.0

Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock's Favorite Film

7.0

2000

Movie

A short documentary about the Making Of Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943).

Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock's Favorite Film

2000

7.0

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

7.5

2025

Movie

Behind the scenes of Sarah McLachlan’s legendary all-women music festival and features interviews with performers including Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Olivia Rodrigo, and Emmylou Harris.

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

2025

7.5

Ibáñez

5.5

2020

Movie

The life and work of the legendary Francisco Ibáñez, brilliant cartoonist, creator of Clever & Smart and many other characters through whom he has portrayed Spanish society for over seven decades, with wild humor, subtle cruelty and much tenderness.

Ibáñez

2020

5.5

Dear Students

2024

Movie

A documentary feature film which aims to expand the usually one-sided conversation between students and teachers. During its runtime, raw experiences heard from all sides of the conversation are laid bare during its 77 minute runtime. From all of these interviewees, including a student, a school psychiatrist, and five teachers, the viewer shouldn't expect to be confronted with a narrow perspective but rather a question: "where do I stand?"

Dear Students

2024

No Image

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

8.0

2005

Movie

No overview available.

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

2005

8.0

Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster

3.5

1997

Movie

No overview available.

Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster

1997

3.5

No Image

The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

6.0

1999

Movie

No overview available.

The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

1999

6.0

No Image

Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

Movie

For half a century Harvey Comics characters ruled newsstands, television screens, and the imaginations of children across the United States. While the names Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich, Little Audrey, Dick Tracy, and The Green Hornet live on, Harvey Comics has been largely forgotten. This film will bring together stories from family members, artists, historians, and celebrities to reveal the untold story of a company that changed comic books and pop culture forever.

Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

Le Courage au Service du Vivant

8.0

2020

Movie

No overview available.

Le Courage au Service du Vivant

2020

8.0

The Great Canadian Comic Books!

1971

Movie

Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour of the art, the National Gallery of Canada's "Comic Art Traditions in Canada, 1941–45". This is Nelvana Enterprises' first film.

The Great Canadian Comic Books!

1971

The Comic Book Greats: Will Eisner

Production

Language

Status

Release Date

Cast

Stan Lee

Will Eisner

More from The Comic Book Greats Collection

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld

The Comic Book Greats: Sergio Aragonés

The Comic Book Greats: Sergio Aragonés

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane

The Comic Book Greats: Harvey Kurtzman and Jack Davis

The Comic Book Greats: Harvey Kurtzman and Jack Davis

The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic Book

The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic Book

The Comic Book Greats: Chris Claremont

The Comic Book Greats: Chris Claremont

The Comic Book Greats: The Romitas

The Comic Book Greats: The Romitas

The Comic Book Greats: Bob Kane

The Comic Book Greats: Bob Kane

The Comic Book Greats: Whilce Portacio

The Comic Book Greats: Whilce Portacio

The Comic Book Greats: Jim Lee

The Comic Book Greats: Jim Lee

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium

Recommended

Back in Time

Back in Time

The Irishman: In Conversation

The Irishman: In Conversation

Side by Side

Side by Side

Woody Allen: A Documentary

Woody Allen: A Documentary

Dear Mr. Watterson

Dear Mr. Watterson

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

I Know That Voice

I Know That Voice

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

Looking for Richard

Looking for Richard

Adele One Night Only

Adele One Night Only

Being James Bond

Being James Bond

Similar Movies

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

Counter Shot: Departure of the Filmmakers

Lost Heroes

Lost Heroes

Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock's Favorite Film

Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock's Favorite Film

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Ibáñez

Ibáñez

Dear Students

Dear Students

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'

Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster

Wicked Wishes: Making the Wishmaster

The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

Ghost Empire: The Forgotten Story of Harvey Comics

Le Courage au Service du Vivant