"Selling Superman" Achieves Perfect 100% Score on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter
Posted on January 20, 2025 by Neil Cole
The critically acclaimed four-part documentary, "Selling Superman" has earned a perfect 100% rating on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes, an impressive achievement that reflects the film's powerful storytelling and emotional depth.
The documentary follows Darren Watts, a man whose life was shaped by a family secret - his father's hidden Asperger's (ASD) disorder, which drove a compulsive obsession with comic book collecting. That obsession created both genius and chaos, overtaking the family home and causing irreparable trauma. After his father's passing, Darren inherited an extraordinary comic book collection that includes over 300,000 issues, with his father's most prized possession being a Superman #1 (7.0), worth an astounding $3.5 million. The film chronicles Darren's journey as he embarks on the daunting and cathartic process of selling this legendary comic book while grappling with the emotional weight of his childhood and the hidden costs of obsession.
Throughout the documentary, Darren is joined by his long-time friend and fellow comic book enthusiast, Brian Kruger as they navigate the comic book world, uncovering not just the value of rare collectibles but also the importance of rewriting family legacies and determining what truly holds value. "Selling Superman" is a deeply personal exploration of family, loss, and redemption, providing viewers with a unique insight into the sometimes-painful intersection of art, commerce, and the human heart.
In celebration of the 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "Selling Superman" will have one final screening on Friday, January 24th at 5:30 PM at The KINN in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Adam Schomer, offering fans an opportunity to engage with the filmmaker and gain deeper insight into the making of the documentary.
For more information, please visit SellingSuperman.com.
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