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Feels Good Man is a 2020 documentary film directed by Arthur Jones that chronicles cartoonist Matt Furie's creation of the character Pepe the Frog and his subsequent efforts to reclaim the character after its widespread co-option by internet communities and the alt-right. The film traces Pepe's journey from a supporting character in Furie's comic Boy's Club to a globally circulated internet meme designated as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League. It premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award.
It later aired on PBS.
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What is the documentary Feels Good Man about?
The 2020 documentary follows cartoonist Matt Furie as he attempts to reclaim his character, Pepe the Frog, after it was hijacked by the alt-right. It chronicles the character's journey from an innocent comic to an internet hate symbol.
Who created Pepe the Frog?
Pepe the Frog was created by Matt Furie for his early 2000s comic book series "Boy's Club." The documentary explores Furie's emotional battle to regain control of his original creation.
Did Feels Good Man win a major documentary award?
Yes, the film won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Emerging Filmmaker at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. It was directed by Arthur Jones.
Where can I stream Feels Good Man?
The documentary is available to stream on various digital platforms, including PBS's Independent Lens. It originally aired on PBS following its successful theatrical and festival run.
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