Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of the Dark Knight
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.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Steven Smith
Actors: Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, Dan Didio, Dennis O'Neil, Len Wein, Paul Levitz, Robert Clotworthy
Dead Asleep
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