Superheroes Decoded

Superheroes Decoded

Documentary 2017

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How the rise of the superhero parallels the rise of the United States as a superpower; clips from movies combined with comic book artwork tells the story of the modern era; creators, artists, filmmakers, actors, and fans provide commentary.

Documentary 2017

Starring Steve Englehart, Sana Amanat, Marc Andreyko

EPISODE 1

American Legends

Superman, Batman, Captain America, and Spider-Man endure war and tumult, evolving to reflect changing values in the United States. From World War II to 911, these mythic heroes embody American citizens' deepest fears and greatest aspirations.

1 hr 17 min 25 Dec 2019 U
EPISODE 2

American Rebels

Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Luke Cage, Wolverine, and other heroes challenge authority and fight for outsiders, reflecting real-world divisions. From their origins to their resurgence, these rebels continue to redefine heroism for new generations.

1 hr 19 min 26 Dec 2019 U

Steve Englehart

Self
Sana Amanat

Self
Marc Andreyko

Self
Scott Aukerman

Self
Andrew Aydin

Self

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Superheroes Decoded

DOCUMENTARY

How the rise of the superhero parallels the rise of the United States as a superpower; clips from movies combined with comic book artwork tells the story of the modern era; creators, artists, filmmakers, actors, and fans provide commentary.

Information

Studio: HISTORY
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.