The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2004)

The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2004)
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A decade after wowing critics with his debut feature Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King, director Jeff Feuerzeig finally delivered his sophomore effort -- a documentary about the life and music of singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. Using archived film clips and recordings with newly shot footage and interviews, the film paints a detailed and honest picture of the tortured genius. The Devil and Daniel Johnston premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Starring:
Daniel JohnstonMabel Johnston, (more)
Director(s):
Jeff Feuerzeig
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of The Devil and Daniel Johnston

A decade after wowing critics with his debut feature Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King, director Jeff Feuerzeig finally delivered his sophomore effort -- a documentary about the life and music of singer/songwriter Daniel Johnston. Using archived film clips and recordings with newly shot footage and interviews, the film paints a detailed and honest picture of the tortured genius. The Devil and Daniel Johnston premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
Jeff Feuerzeig
Producer(s):
Henry Rosenthal
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Categories:
DocumentaryMusic & Performing ArtsIndependent Films
The Devil and Daniel Johnston Awards:
  • 2005 - Sundance Film Festival - Documentary Directing Award
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    Daniel G.

    I Love this Doc. It's by far one of the best out there besides " I like Killing Flies"

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    Adam R.

    TBH, I hadn't heard of Daniel Johnston till I heard about this movie - but the trailers looked interesting so I wanted to see this. Sadly, the trailers were more enjoyable as a whole than the movie. As a film this is only "OK". The timing is splotchy, the multitude of splices from Daniel's own (supposedly) film collection is boring, and the final 25 minutes I almost fell asleep during twice. As a documentary however, it's beautifully tragic. Watching someone self-destruct in such a profound way, yet continually make such wonderous art, is both awe inspiring and eerily deterministic. If Daniel's life were not so interesting in-and-of itself this movie would be a waste, but since truth is stranger (and more entertaining) than fiction, I in the end enjoyed this movie and was happy Daniel's life got its due.

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    John J.

    Super film- a voice like Dylan and a real artist on top of it. His psyche and the life events seem surreal. He is touring in Europe now (Nov. 08). Songs are very personal--a la James Taylor but not that voice. Many artists have used his works. You will be intriqued by this movie. A definite see.

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