The Devil and Daniel Johnston
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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 demon
ic self-obsession. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig
and produced by Henry S. Rosenthal.
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".
.
from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
, which includes a supplemental feature documenting the reunion between Johnston and his long-time obsession and muse, Laurie Allen.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
artist Daniel Johnston
Daniel Johnston
Daniel Dale Johnston is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. Johnston was the subject of the 2006 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. He currently lives in Waller, Texas....
. It chronicles Johnston's life from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his experiences with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder or bipolar affective disorder, historically known as manic–depressive disorder, is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood with or without one or...
, and how it manifested itself in demon
Demon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
ic self-obsession. The film was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig
Jeff Feuerzeig
Jeff Feuerzeig is an American film director and screenwriter best known for The Devil and Daniel Johnston, his profile of cult musician and outsider artist Daniel Johnston, for which he was awarded the Directing prize for Documentary at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and which was released...
and produced by Henry S. Rosenthal.
Critics
Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance...
gave the film a rating of 89 percent, based on 102 reviews, and stated the critical consensus as: "Whether you think this mentally ill
Mental illness
A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern generally associated with subjective distress or disability that occurs in an individual, and which is not a part of normal development or culture. Such a disorder may consist of a combination of affective, behavioural,...
cult
Cult following
A cult following is a group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of pop culture. A film, book, band, or video game, among other things, will be said to have a cult following when it has a small but very passionate fan base...
musician is worthy of being called a 'genius
Genius
Genius is something or someone embodying exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight....
', this document of his life is crafted with sincere respect and is fascinating to watch".
Awards
The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2005 Sundance Film FestivalSundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
.
Home media
It is available on DVDDVD
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from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the home video distribution arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It was established in November 1979 as Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment, releasing 20 titles: The Anderson Tapes, Bell, Book and Candle, Born Free, Breakout,...
, which includes a supplemental feature documenting the reunion between Johnston and his long-time obsession and muse, Laurie Allen.
External links
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston – Official site