The Old State Capitol hosts a free screening of an Emmy Award-winning documentary Sept. 1

He coined the term “McCarthyism.” He won three Pulitzer Prizes. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

We’re talking about Herbert “Herblock” Block, perhaps the most celebrated editorial cartoonist in American history. Touching on major scandals from Watergate to Lewinski and lampooning political figures from Sen. Joseph McCarthy to President George W. Bush, Block had a remarkable influence on the American political dialogue of his time.

This Saturday, the Louisiana Old State Capitol is giving you a chance to explore his work and celebrate his legacy at its free screening of the 2013 Emmy Award-winning documentary Herblock: The Black and the White. The film features commentary on Block’s work by a number of A-list satirists and journalists, including Lewis Black, Jon Stewart and Carl Bernstein.

The film is being screened in conjunction with the museum’s ongoing “Lines with Power and Purpose: Editorial Cartoons” exhibit highlighting the cultural significance of political cartoons and featuring more than 50 cartoons from the “Golden Age” of print journalism. Read 225‘s write-up on the exhibit here.

If you’re interested in delving into the world of Herblock, all you need to do is stop by the Louisiana Old State Capitol on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. The screening is free. The museum is at 100 North Blvd.

Check out the trailer for Herblock: The Black and the White below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzGAhr0euM