Last night, legendary comic book artist and writer, Frank Miller, and Rosario Dawson appeared at Cinemark Playa Vista in LA for the one night only theatrical showing of the feature documentary Frank Miller: American Genius. The documentary and live intro with Miller and Dawson aired simultaneously at over 90 Cinemark theatres nationwide.
FRANK MILLER: AMERICAN GENIUS documents the unique journey of an unparalleled American artist. The film explores the half-century career of the legendary comic book artist and writer. Made for his fans following a near death experience, the documentary delves into Miller’s radical and defining influence on art, storytelling and culture. Following his small town beginnings in Vermont, to New York City, Hollywood, and beyond; this intimate documentary delves into his failures, successes, self-destruction and re-discovery.
Legendary creator Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators in the entertainment industry today; known for his intense, hard-boiled storytelling and gritty noir aesthetic across comics, novels and film. Miller first gained notoriety in the late 1970s as the artist and later writer of Daredevil for Marvel. Next came the samurai drama Ronin, followed by the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight and Batman: Year One. He then fulfilled a lifelong dream by creating the all-out crime series Sin City, which was an instant success. Recently, Miller, launched Frank Miller Presents, an independent publishing company focused on creating and curating artist-driven comics. In 2015, Miller was inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame for his lifetime of contributions to the industry.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 10: (L-R) Rosario Dawson and Frank Miller attend their discussion of the new documentary “Frank Miller: American Genius” at Cinemark Playa Vista on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The film is releasing theatrically nationwide for one night only. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Picturehouse)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 10: (L-R) Rosario Dawson and Frank Miller discuss the new documentary “Frank Miller: American Genius” at Cinemark Playa Vista on June 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. The film is releasing theatrically nationwide for one night only. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Picturehouse)