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Chris Claremont's X-Men

  • Documentary

October 26, 2018 (US)

1h 10m

A documentary film on the man who defined the X-Men and changed comics forever

Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate ...

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