The Devil and Daniel Johnston
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On DVD: | September 19, 2006 |
Running time: | 1h 50m | Genre: | Documentary |
A look at the tumultuous life of cult singer/ songwriter/artist Daniel Johnston. Using home movies, vintage performances and current footage, the film shows a genius whose organic songs have been covered by the likes of Beck and Pearl Jam, and whose comic drawings have been exhibited by galleries worldwide.
It also shows a man who went from a spot on MTV to stints in mental hospitals to a stay in jail.
Director: | Jeff Feuerzeig |
Studio: | Mongrel Media |
Producer(s): | Henry S. Rosenthal |
Official Site: | www.thedevilanddanieljohnston.com |