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The Devil and Daniel Johnston 
A promotional poster for the film.Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig Produced by Henry S. Rosenthal Starring Daniel Johnston Music by Daniel Johnston Cinematography Fortunato Procopio Editing by Tyler Hubby Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics (USA)
Tartan Films (UK)Release date(s) March 31, 2006 Running time 110 minutes Country United States Language English The Devil and Daniel Johnston is a 2006 documentary film about the noted American artist Daniel Johnston. It chronicles Johnston's life from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his experiences with bipolar disorder, and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig and produced by Henry S. Rosenthal.[1]
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Reception
Critics
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 89 percent, based on 102 reviews, and stated the critical consensus as: "Whether you think this mentally ill cult musician is worthy of being called a 'genius', this document of his life is crafted with sincere respect and is fascinating to watch".[2]
Awards
The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
Home media
It is available on DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, which includes a supplemental feature documenting the reunion between Johnston and his long-time obsession and muse, Laurie Allen.
References
- ^ [1]. Retrieved on 2010-03-08.
- ^ The Devil and Daniel Johnston at Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved on 30 May 2010.
External links
Categories:- English-language films
- 2006 films
- 2000s documentary films
- American documentary films
- Sundance Film Festival award winners
- Documentary films about music and musicians
- Films shot in Super 16
- Sony Pictures Classics films
- Documentary films about mental health
- Films shot in New York City
- Films shot in West Virginia
- Films about music and musicians
- Outsider music
- Music documentary film stubs
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