Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt (2024)
Drew Friedman Documentary Review: A Must-See for Art and Comedy Fans "A loving, star-studded tribute to one of America’s most distinctive cartoonists" — 9/10 Stars I first heard about the Drew Friedman documentary online and immediately went hunting for it. Finding this film about the legendary cartoonist proved challenging, but I eventually watched it for free thanks to my library card and Hoopla—a huge shout out to them. Reviewing a documentary is always tricky, especially one this short, but this one is excellent. I found myself wishing I could see every single second of the interviews that ended up on the cutting room floor. Who is Drew Friedman? Drew Friedman (or "Jewdots," as Gilbert Gottfried affectionately called him) is a legendary American cartoonist and illustrator. He has published many books, and his work has appeared on the covers (and inside) of M...