Glasgow Film Festival Dear Mr Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most iconic comic strips of all time, well beloved the world over by both adults and children. The cartoon adventures of a precocious American child and his anthropomorphic toy tiger appeared in over 24,000 newspapers worldwide during its decade-long run from 1985 – 1995. The decision to end the strip was made by creator Bill Watterson, who had strong feelings against merchandising and licensing, which he was under ever-increasing pressure to bow to. After retiring the comic, Watterson withdrew from the public eye into a private life in his home town of Chagrin 
Falls, Ohio. This all-new documentary pays tribute to his legacy through fan interviews and testimonials, travelling to his home town and reflecting on how Calvin and Hobbes changed the comic strip forever.

Kapow!@GFF Director: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Jef Mallett, Stephan Pastis USA 2013, 1h29m, N/C 8+, thanks to Fingerprint Films