Nominee 2025

Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

Zipatone Films, LLC, American Masters, Pollyanna

This documentary explores the life and work of Art Spiegelman, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel “Maus,” as he emerges as a leading advocate for free speech in response to book bans and rising authoritarianism. The film highlights Spiegelman’s impactful contributions to the world of comics and art, showcasing how he uses his medium to address personal and collective histories while championing the importance of subversive storytelling in contemporary culture.