Root Hog or Die A Film About John Porcellino and KingCat Comics (2014)

For over twentyfive years John Porcellino has selfpublished his zine KingCat Comics Stories which through simple artwork and storytelling investigates the essence of just being alive In KingCat John beautifully renders the inbetween moments those instances which occupy the bulk of our lives but can pass easily without notice Sitting on the front porch Peeing at a rest stop Watching a bird With humor compassion and a keen eye John shows readers what they might be missing and in doing so inspires many to embrace life more fully Born of the zine revolution of the late eightiesearly nineties KingCat today is the template for cartoonists who seek to create work that is personal wellcrafted and free of outside influence