HBO Documentary Film Series

Very Semi-Serious: A Partially Thorough Portrait of New Yorker Cartoonists (2015x32)

Air date: Dec 14, 2015

The iconic cartoons of The New Yorker have become an instantly recognizable cultural touchstone over the past 90 years, and Leah Wolchock's intimate documentary offers an unprecedented glimpse into the process behind the cartoons. The film follows cartoon editor Bob Mankoff as he sifts through hundreds of submissions and pitches every week to bring readers a carefully curated selection of insightful and humorous work.