The Joy of Censorship

The Mill Valley Public Library will open its doors after hours as MAD Magazine Senior Editor Joe Raiola uses insight and humor to perform The Joy of Censorship, his nationally acclaimed one-man show. No subject will be off-limits as Raiola reflects on the day’s most hotly debated first amendment issues.

The Joy of Censorship sheds light on the ongoing arguments over banned books, movie ratings, the FCC, the Patriot Act and the true meaning of obscenity. It also traces the colorful history of MAD Magazine, from renegade publisher Williams Gaines’ historic showdown with the U.S. Senate over comic book censorship to MAD’s emergence as a revolutionary satiric force.

The program will conclude with a slide presentation spotlighting some of MAD’s most controversial and outrageous covers and articles, followed by a lively Q&A session.

Adult language will be used. The performance is free and open to the public, but is limited to those 15 and up. Registration is recommended and is available through the Library's online events calendar or by calling 415-389-4292, x203.