A new documentary featuring the legacy of long-time editorial cartoonist Pat Oliphant showcases the significance of commentary and discourse in our democratic systems and why political art is a medium that should be preserved.  

Oliphant’s life story is the focus of the documentary titled A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant, produced by Santa Fe resident Bill Banowsky. The film explores his personal and professional pathway toward becoming a well-known editorial cartoonist in the United States despite being born in Australia.   

Oliphant’s work spanned nearly 50 years covering both U.S. political parties and 10 presidents for newspapers like The Denver Post and The Washington Star. His work was also syndicated around the world until his retirement in 2015.  

Banowsky joins the latest episode of “Conversations Different” to discuss what it was like documenting the now 90-year-old Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, how he came to know Oliphant and what viewers can expect.   

To learn more about the film visit asavageart.com. For tickets and screening dates, visit magpictures.com/asavageart/home.

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