The Devil and Daniel Johnston

Release Date:

Jan 27, 2005

MPAA Rating:

PG-13

Running Time:

1:50

Genre:

Documentary

Director:

Jeff Feuerzeig

Producers:

Henry S. Rosenthal , Ted Hope

Language:

English

Official Website:

http://www.thedevilanddanieljohnston.com/

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Filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig chronicles the life of a manic-depressive musician and artist, using a blend of home movies, Johnston's own audiotapes, vintage performances and current footage. Johnston has recorded more than 10 full-length albums and amassed a prolific portfolio of sketches, and has among his supporters Matt Groening, David Bowie, Sonic Youth, Beck, and Tom Waits.

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