How a Legendary Cartoonist Cast Light in Dark Times | The New Yorker Documentary

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  • In “Drawing Life,” directed by Nathan Fitch, the New Yorker’s George Booth looks back on fifty years of work - including the only cartoon to be published in the issue following 9/11.
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  • @caperwild
    @caperwild Před 2 lety +71

    "Finding humor, drawing humor, there's nothing better...If you can come along with the right cartoon and quiet everything down by showing how silly it is then you've accomplished something"

    • @funnykidschannel4117
      @funnykidschannel4117 Před 2 lety

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      heavy rainfall for fast sleep❤❤

    • @jpkatz1435
      @jpkatz1435 Před rokem +1

      Deep wisdom showing up as a "cartoon".

  • @elizzievb
    @elizzievb Před 2 lety +6

    Plant your seeds - something will grow. I am writing this on my wall!! What a lovely human being. 🌹

  • @__mads__
    @__mads__ Před 2 lety +32

    I love how he looks like he’s drawn himself

  • @acooksla
    @acooksla Před 2 měsíci +1

    He is a legend. And as a subscriber to the New Yorker for over thirty five years I have grown up with his cartoons and adore his drawings.

  • @lesliemeier4225
    @lesliemeier4225 Před 2 lety +7

    I love him. Oh BTW he's my grandpa!! Love you pawpaw! Xoxo

  • @daniellekorneliussen4244
    @daniellekorneliussen4244 Před 2 lety +39

    Finding this was about the best present that was ever given to me!🎁To think that I’ve been a The New Yorker subscriber and a George Booth lover for over 40 years and never even knew what he looked like or what his voice sounded like is now a total mystery to me. What a splendidly sweet little documentary this is and how I’ll treasure watching it again and again - not to mention sharing it with friends and family. Thank you‼️❤️

  • @thubtenmunsel8873
    @thubtenmunsel8873 Před 2 lety +26

    George Booth came to visit my art class back in the early 1980’s. He shared his process. It was such an amazing experience to have a peek into an artists mind. He was so kind and generous with his time.

  • @terrykobleck6529
    @terrykobleck6529 Před 2 lety +25

    It’s not just the jokes, which are sublime, it’s the details in the drawings. I could look at them for hours.

    • @jpkatz1435
      @jpkatz1435 Před rokem

      His perspective on the human condition is a kind of bumping into myself, saying "excuse me", and meaning it.

  • @knockpainter
    @knockpainter Před 2 lety +29

    His... his power of life inside his soul.... it's just incredible.
    I... I cried. This is so strong. This man.
    Thank you. Thank all of you for this film.

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      @funnykidschannel4117 Před 2 lety

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  • @TheDavizlau
    @TheDavizlau Před 2 lety +7

    Good health and good life Mr George Booth

  • @MrElliotc02
    @MrElliotc02 Před 2 lety +16

    A national treasure...God bless George Booth

  • @lindo7213
    @lindo7213 Před 2 lety +27

    The simplicity of the cartoon is magic.😍
    George Booth is fantastic.

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  • @jonathanlevine8497
    @jonathanlevine8497 Před rokem +2

    There are no words to express how much joy it brings me to know that George Booth is still around. And I expect he feels the same way.

  • @michaelkraiger6650
    @michaelkraiger6650 Před rokem +5

    Rest in Peace George. You certainly made me smile.

  • @dcnasoni
    @dcnasoni Před 2 lety +24

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of a man who gives the world the humor it needs!

  • @mattro7107
    @mattro7107 Před 2 lety +2

    and now I'm just here, smiling while cutting onions :)

  • @evanbinkley8204
    @evanbinkley8204 Před 2 lety +50

    This is such a wonderful documentary! Love the pacing and all of the great animated designs!

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  • @DrBonesNurseAmy
    @DrBonesNurseAmy Před rokem +2

    Just realized that George Booth is no longer with us. We've lost a treasure. Rest in peace.

  • @everynewdayisablessing8509
    @everynewdayisablessing8509 Před 10 měsíci +1

    That was wonderful. His cartoons are wonderful. This even inspired me to write a poem, so I had to pause it for a bit.

  • @fi8292
    @fi8292 Před 2 lety +1

    This gives so much comfort. Makes me wanna keep going.

  • @tonyrabit1
    @tonyrabit1 Před 2 lety +8

    This was beautiful. Thank you so much for the inspiration George!

  • @Roy-G-Biv
    @Roy-G-Biv Před 2 lety +8

    Just beautiful. Thank you George! 💌💌💌💌

  • @madamzajj980
    @madamzajj980 Před rokem +1

    A beautiful portrait of a beautiful soul. Adieu et merci, George Booth. We will miss you 😔 ❤️

  • @emmarose4234
    @emmarose4234 Před 2 lety +5

    Fun fact: George Booth was born on June 28, 1926, in Cainsville, Missouri.
    On the same day, another baby boy was born over in Brooklyn, New York. The latter baby was named Melvin James Kaminsky. These days, he goes by Mel Brooks.

    • @jonathanlevine8497
      @jonathanlevine8497 Před rokem +2

      Best trivia ever!

    • @emmarose4234
      @emmarose4234 Před rokem +1

      I just found out that Mr. Booth passed away. I’m so sad that Mr. Booth and Mr. Brooks didn’t get to do a collab of any sort.

  • @justicewillprevail1106
    @justicewillprevail1106 Před 2 lety +3

    What a treasure he is and always will be to New Yorkers and the world

  • @Jumpoable
    @Jumpoable Před 2 lety +1

    I need to get back to doodling. Love that retro American style. What an inspiring artist.
    & that Cartoonist's Lunch was too cute.

  • @SheriffofYouTube
    @SheriffofYouTube Před 2 lety +4

    the story of the love they have is wonderful. great wife

  • @marjoriejohnson3147
    @marjoriejohnson3147 Před rokem +2

    Thank you George Booth for a life time of your wonderful work~I knew about your cartoons early and enjoy them now too! My Dad was a fan of The New Yorker..I grew up looking at the cartoons!!~ I have had a subscription for years myself~ and always! always love your work~I love the wonderful characters and the world they inhabit in your work~thank you for your special take on life!!!🥰🎆 Thank you so much!!!!!💫

  • @davidgomberg6080
    @davidgomberg6080 Před 2 lety +8

    A legend. Well done

  • @davidsobel3303
    @davidsobel3303 Před 2 lety +4

    before reading any articles I would flip through to see if there was a Booth cartoon :)

  • @__mads__
    @__mads__ Před 2 lety +6

    Fun to see Roz Chast fangirling about George Booth.

    • @baash
      @baash Před 2 lety +1

      Roz

    • @__mads__
      @__mads__ Před 2 lety

      @@baash gah! Autocorrect!!!

  • @ashleychua2023
    @ashleychua2023 Před 2 lety +5

    What a cool dude! Love his cartoons!

  • @Mu3azOsman
    @Mu3azOsman Před 2 lety +10

    truly inspiring.

  • @68HMCTaiwan
    @68HMCTaiwan Před 2 lety +19

    National treasure.

  • @franciscobello1519
    @franciscobello1519 Před 2 lety +7

    Gorgeous film, wonderful man, great jokes.

  • @annadfrangoulisart
    @annadfrangoulisart Před 2 lety +1

    George is a wonderful individual- we should all learn to be so proud of yourself inside and out… creating and evolving everyday of life…. Always makes us feel alive…

  • @kris.mac.
    @kris.mac. Před 2 lety +4

    loved this piece

  • @meagain6008
    @meagain6008 Před rokem

    LOVE YOU, George! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @chayito7
    @chayito7 Před 2 lety +1

    I LOVE IT, LOVE, AND ADORE HIS.CARTOON PUBLICATIONS!!! 💖💖💖💖

  • @conormchale5717
    @conormchale5717 Před 2 lety +5

    Booth is magnificent. A master at using words and facial expressions to turbo-charge his cartoons. I'm surprised the documentary didn't mention his greatest cartoon, the one with the caption, "Whistle you dumb b*****d!" If you don't know it, do yourself a favour and look it up.

  • @cathyskitchenprescription500

    Love this! Wonderful George Booth!

  • @angiedefreitas5060
    @angiedefreitas5060 Před 2 lety +2

    Lovely, just lovely.

  • @elizabethann9152
    @elizabethann9152 Před 2 lety +3

    I loved this. Thank you.

  • @acooksla
    @acooksla Před 2 měsíci

    A fantastic film, thank you

  • @williamredwards9463
    @williamredwards9463 Před 2 lety +2

    "National Treasure" - overused, but here it applies! Great tale!

  • @donnadees7031
    @donnadees7031 Před 2 lety +1

    Some of my favorite cartoons are made by George, have them cut out & ensconced in & around the house. love.

  • @fredsherwood9009
    @fredsherwood9009 Před rokem

    What a great little film about a true master. When you’re the king of the New Yorker cartoon world, that’s saying something. George Booth can put a caption that makes no sense on a completely berserk drawing, and you’ll be rolling on the floor - all the while unable to explain why the funniest thing you’ve ever seen is funny. Looking at a Booth cartoon is like many of the best things in your life: you just have to be there.

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller Před 2 lety +4

    He’s the best!

  • @davidmiles-hanschell
    @davidmiles-hanschell Před 2 lety +1

    I loved watching that!

  • @marthavillegas6250
    @marthavillegas6250 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this, love this man! ❤️

  • @darlenemcleod-sprott5191
    @darlenemcleod-sprott5191 Před 2 lety +1

    Soo So Beautiful. A Life well Lived! & Art that makes you THINk. It takes true guts to take the road less traveled but we are better off for it❤️

  • @steverhodesvideos6244

    One of my favorite cartoonists. Thanks for posting.

  • @greijimenez
    @greijimenez Před 2 lety +1

    Love this. Such an inspiration.

  • @jansmith3412
    @jansmith3412 Před 2 lety

    thank you so much for this

  • @roderickperry4260
    @roderickperry4260 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this ..thank you George !!!

  • @smellyrhinostudio
    @smellyrhinostudio Před 2 lety

    Lovely. Thank you!

  • @artisttellthetruth6649
    @artisttellthetruth6649 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful!!

  • @davidsokoloff2331
    @davidsokoloff2331 Před rokem

    Wow!! Thanks so much, Mr. Booth!
    💙💙😀😄🤪For all the good goofy wonderful art and fun!!

  • @pamelamckenzie2685
    @pamelamckenzie2685 Před rokem

    Fantastic video

  • @xjAlbert
    @xjAlbert Před 2 lety +5

    Wonderful to see the guy who created cartoons I've enjoyed through the years ʕ•́؈•̀ʔ

  • @paularodriguez2415
    @paularodriguez2415 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful

  • @russellhelix
    @russellhelix Před rokem

    Thank you.

  • @cynthia4326
    @cynthia4326 Před rokem

    Beautiful 💜

  • @carminebellucci3819
    @carminebellucci3819 Před 2 lety +1

    What a great story, of a great man!

  • @lesliemeier4225
    @lesliemeier4225 Před 2 lety

    Thank you world for this amazing human

  • @Piasays
    @Piasays Před 2 lety +1

    He seems like a sweet guy ♥️♥️♥️

  • @dopeymark
    @dopeymark Před rokem

    An amazing and priceless documentary. I saw many of this man's cartoons, and I always thought they were funny.

  • @bigtoepapa
    @bigtoepapa Před 6 měsíci

    So great 🎉🎉

  • @AmericaLuigi
    @AmericaLuigi Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent

  • @BearbearbearbearbearbearRarrrr

    LOVE.

  • @ProgRockDan1
    @ProgRockDan1 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks

  • @vairakkann8278
    @vairakkann8278 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love you so much sir❤❤❤❤

  • @leelane9929
    @leelane9929 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been drawing cartoons since I was very young, my daddy taught me to draw Fred Flintstone and Mickey Mouse and soon I was better than he was. The only art for me was creative art. Since retirement I’ve drawn political cartoons on the internet sites. This was a moving documentary, thanks.

  • @littlerelief5029
    @littlerelief5029 Před 2 lety +2

    I wonder if The New Yorker would be open to cartoonists sending him birthday cards?

  • @pizzabw
    @pizzabw Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you the hardest thing of getting old is getting old 🤪

  • @elisabethseeger5837
    @elisabethseeger5837 Před 2 lety

    I love him!

  • @floydblandston108
    @floydblandston108 Před 2 lety +7

    I have a white dog who will occasionally spazz out for no reason- we call him a Booth dog. : )

  • @firstjason3584
    @firstjason3584 Před 2 lety +1

    BRAVO BOOTH!!!

  • @kathoran3498
    @kathoran3498 Před 2 lety +3

    My kind of guy.

  • @eduardomorais3132
    @eduardomorais3132 Před rokem

    Bonito demais

  • @adrianaros1023
    @adrianaros1023 Před 2 lety +1

    🙏🏻❤️

  • @christophermiller3031
    @christophermiller3031 Před 2 lety

    @11:48 wonderful ☺️

  • @TheBritomart
    @TheBritomart Před 2 lety

    The music at the end is gorgeous, would love to know who/what

  • @petermotta1623
    @petermotta1623 Před 2 lety

    God bless !

  • @marsi.h120
    @marsi.h120 Před 2 lety +2

    god bless!

  • @p.w.hanlon8335
    @p.w.hanlon8335 Před 2 lety +1

    I glad to know I still have 25 years to make a career

  • @moonshinefilms
    @moonshinefilms Před 2 lety +1

    more profiles like this

  • @DeborahAbelha
    @DeborahAbelha Před 2 lety

    ❤️

  • @madamzajj980
    @madamzajj980 Před 2 lety

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hempalchemy9955
    @hempalchemy9955 Před rokem

    Charles Addams Sam cobean I love those too

  • @jpkatz1435
    @jpkatz1435 Před rokem

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Rich.Staples
    @Rich.Staples Před rokem +1

    seriously there is a way to document a human being in advanced years that leaves them the dignity of their life in tact. And the kind that paints them as a frail fragile thing. This video does the latter. Get them documented on one of their "good days" where they are in a good mood and very clearly communicative. Otherwise you are just tearing them down before their time.

  • @catsanddo
    @catsanddo Před 2 lety

    I'm not cryin" ya'll...na. the sun's in my eyes.

  • @thomcrowley1043
    @thomcrowley1043 Před 2 lety +1

    if you wished to find a gaggle of old me ... weelll here you are

  • @jantruitt9241
    @jantruitt9241 Před rokem

    Aww🙂🙃🙂

  • @acooksla
    @acooksla Před 2 měsíci

    And now he is gone 😢

  • @elzateganbanks8617
    @elzateganbanks8617 Před 10 měsíci

    How can one hire him for commisions?

  • @lanceash
    @lanceash Před 2 lety

    Who are the other people at the Cartoonists' Lunch?

  • @funwithFred
    @funwithFred Před 2 lety

    I get the Sunday NY Times......every Sunday......and write notes on them, phone numbers, and now I have them under my bed because I always say I'll transfer the stuff, and I don't. I hope I stop that. However, Erin was moving across the street, so I gave them to her.........

  • @NicholasNA
    @NicholasNA Před 2 lety +1

    Serendipity