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7.9
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7.8

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roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

He is a singer-songwriter and an artist whose underground tapes and gallery shows sell out, and he is also a manic-depressive with other mental problems that have had him in and out of hospitals for years.

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Cast & Crew

Jeff Feuerzeig
Director
Woody Allen
As Self (Archival footage)
Matt Groening
As Self
Brian Wilson
As Self (Archival footage)
Kurt Cobain
As Self (Archival footage)
Louis Black
As Self

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The Devil and Daniel Johnston is a documentary film that delves into the life of the manic-depressive singer/songwriter/artist Daniel Johnston. The movie chronicles Johnston's life from childhood to the present, focusing on his struggles with mental illness and his unique creative process. Through a combination of home videos, interviews, and performances, the film offers an intimate look at Johnston's inner world and how he uses music to express his deepest emotions. The documentary also explores Johnston's rise to cult status and how his art and music have inspired a generation of musicians and fans worldwide.

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