Film

Batman & Bill

Name: Batman & Bill
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017
Cast: Michael Uslan, Roy Thomas, Marc Tyler Nobleman, Thomas Andrae, Benjamin Zaido Cruz

Investigative journalism

A 93-minute documentary that tells the true story of Batman's creation, exposing how Bill Finger's massive contributions were erased from history while Bob Kane took sole credit. It's a compelling detective story about creative theft, the power of persistence, and how one man fought to restore a co-creator's legacy. Essential viewing for comic fans and anyone interested in how stories actually get made.

TMDb rating

3.6

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