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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of 'The Dark Knight' (2008)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 45M

Director : Steven C. Smith
Writer : Steven C. Smith

Synopsis

Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.

Actors

Robert Clotworthy
Robert Clotworthy
Narrator
Dan Didio
Dan Didio
Self
Len Wein
Len Wein
Self
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan
Self
Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Self
Paul Levitz
Paul Levitz
Self
Denny O'Neil
Denny O'Neil
Self

Crews

Kevin Burns
Kevin Burns
Executive Producer
Rick Hill
Rick Hill
Producer
Steven C. Smith
Steven C. Smith
Director
Steven C. Smith
Steven C. Smith
Screenplay

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