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The Devil and Daniel Johnston

Documentary Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.

2005: Sundance: Best Director (Documentary).
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
"Whatever one's opinion of Johnston's art, this is documentary filmmaking at its finest" POS
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
"A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience."  POS
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New York Daily News
New York Daily News
"Feuerzeig's film - everything a good documentary should be - is a story of family, friendship, art and fame, as seen through the prisms of exceptional beauty and deepest pain." POS
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AV Club
AV Club
"With the most harrowing and aesthetically keen portrait of madness and artistic inspiration since 'Crumb.'" POS
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
"With humor, honesty and awe, Feuerzeig's portrait may love Daniel Johnston, but it won't give his parents much hope" POS
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
"A fascinating and lovingly crafted musical documentary" POS
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Empire
Empire
"Occasionally slides into a breathless fan tribute, but nonetheless an affectionate and candid portrait of a troubled artist." POS
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