Doc Delves into the Mind of Alan Moore

The Mindscape of Alan Moore, a documentary on the celebrated writer behind such bestselling graphic novels as Watchmen, From Hell, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and V for Vendetta, will be released on DVD on Sept. 30. The notoriously reclusive scribe actually participated in the doc, which will offer fans a rare look at his life and career.

Even those outside of the comic-book world are familiar with Moore’s creations through movies based on his books. The latest to make the leap to the big screen is the Hugo Award-winning Watchmen, which Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead) are readying for a March 6, 2009 release.

According to press materials, The Mindscape of Alan Moore presents a ‘portrait of the artist as contemporary shaman’someone with the power to transform consciousness by means of manipulating language, symbols and images.’ The award-winning documentary from director DeZ Vylenz leads the audience through Moore ‘s world with the writer himself as guide. Beginning with his childhood, the narrative follows the evolution of his career and explores his immersion in a magical worldview where science, spirituality and society are part of the same universe.

The two-disc collector’s set will feature more thanthree hours of extras that dig deeper into the mind of Moore. These include interviews with artists Melinda Gebbie (Lost Girls), Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), David Lloyd (V For Vendetta), Kevin O’Neill (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Jose Villarubia (Promethia, Mirror of Love). There will also be a making-of featurette, an introduction to Moore’s work by Paul Gravett, selected scene analysis with director’s commentary, and interviews with the director, composer and special make-up fx artist.

Recipient of the Special Recognition Award for Creative Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking at the San Francisco World Film Festival, The Mindscape of Alan Moore has been featured at film festivals and trade shows around the world. The film will be made available through The Disinformation Co. ltd. for the suggested retail price of $29.95.