Michael Tisserand, Krazy Kat, and Race in America

Consider that minstrel shows were the first form of mass entertainment in America, and that helps to understand the world that George Herriman had to navigate as the creator of Krazy Kat, the most celebrated comic strip in the early 20th century and why he chose to pass for white instead of reveal he was black. This and so much more can be found in Michael Tisserand's "Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White." This is a short film that includes a tour of the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans. Visit michaeltisserand.com comicsgrinder.com