Superheroes Decoded
2017
📺 1 Season
🎬 2 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 120 min/episode
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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.
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Season 1
Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and beyond are the foundation of the modern superhero. Since their creation, these all-American icons have endured through decades of war, triumph and scandal, constantly evolving to reflect the country’s changing values in a tumultuous world. From World War II and Vietnam, to Watergate and the tragedy of 9/11, these mythic heroes embody America’s deepest fears and greatest aspirations. This two-part special reveals how superheroes have evolved through decades of history to become a uniquely American mythology.
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Writer
Josh Mensch
Network
History