Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

This documentary takes a look at the history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, from its origins as an alternative comic book in the 1980's, to its hugely successful presence as an animated TV show and live action movies series. In the spring of 1984, a strange new comic book sat beside cash registers in select shops, too big to fit in the racks, and too weird to ignore. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles presented a completely original breed of super hero. It was too bizarre, too crazy. It broke all the rules and should never have worked. Until it sold out. Again and again and again. For 30 years. Now, peek under the shell and see how this so-called "happy accident" defied every naysayer to become one of the most popular and beloved franchises in the world. (official distributor synopsis)