Marvel's Behind the Mask

"Discover the inspiration behind Marvel's greatest heroes."

2021 1h 4m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 49★6.5IMDB · 545

Documentary

Synopsis

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A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

“Discover the inspiration behind Marvel's greatest heroes.”

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Cast

Joe Quesada
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Peter Sanderson
Self
Sana Amanat
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Neal Kirby
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Reginald Hudlin
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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
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Ann Nocenti
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Roy Thomas
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Jacobs
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Jacobs, shot by Joshua Z Weinstein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike Griffin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Clayton Worfolk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joe Quesada and Peter Sanderson and Sana Amanat carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Discover the inspiration behind Marvel's greatest heroes.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13885628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mike Jacobs directs. Joshua Z Weinstein behind the camera. Mike Griffin scores. Clayton Worfolk cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 64-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Directed by Mike Jacobs, shot by Joshua Z Weinstein. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mike Griffin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Clayton Worfolk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joe Quesada and Peter Sanderson and Sana Amanat carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Discover the inspiration behind Marvel's greatest heroes.".
8IMDB entry: tt13885628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.