The Devil and Daniel Johnston
3,470
Documentary
Daniel Johnston, manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist is revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love.
2005: Sundance: Best Director (Documentary).
2005: Sundance: Best Director (Documentary).
Author | Review | ||
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United States | The Hollywood Reporter | "Whatever one's opinion of Johnston's art, this is documentary filmmaking at its finest" | POS |
United States | San Francisco Chronicle | "A one-of-a-kind cinematic experience." | POS |
United States | 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 |
United States | AV Club | "With the most harrowing and aesthetically keen portrait of madness and artistic inspiration since 'Crumb.'" | POS |
United States | Chicago Tribune | "With humor, honesty and awe, Feuerzeig's portrait may love Daniel Johnston, but it won't give his parents much hope" | POS |
United States | Entertainment Weekly | "A fascinating and lovingly crafted musical documentary" | POS |
United Kingdom | Empire | "Occasionally slides into a breathless fan tribute, but nonetheless an affectionate and candid portrait of a troubled artist." | POS |
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