The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)

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

Director:

Jeff Feuerzeig

Writer:

Jeff Feuerzeig

Stars:

Daniel Johnston, Laurie Allen, Bill Johnston

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Daniel Johnston	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Laurie Allen	...	Herself
Brian Beattie	...	Himself
Louis Black	...	Himself
David Fair	...	Himself
Jad Fair	...	Himself
Don Goede	...	Himself
Matt Groening	...	Himself
Gibby Haynes	...	Himself
Sally Johnston Reid	...	Herself
Bill Johnston	...	Himself
Dick Johnston	...	Himself
Mabel Johnston	...	Herself
Margie Johnston	...	Herself
Ken Lieck	...	Himself

Storyline

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

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Plot Keywords:

west virginia | archive footage | musician | singer | infatuation | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, drug content, and language including a sexual reference

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 May 2006 (Ireland)

Also Known As:

Daniel Johnston találkozása az ördöggel

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$23,192 (USA) (31 March 2006)

Gross:

$332,261 (USA) (11 August 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Complex, This Is That Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Daniel Johnston: I never met a girl I didn't meet.

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Connections

References My Dinner with Andre (1981)

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Soundtracks

"Thinking About Love"
Written by Daniel Johnston
Performed by Daniel Johnston
Published by Eternal Yip Eye Music (BMI)
Administered by BUG Music Publishing

User Reviews

The Story Of An Artist Or Frankenstien Vs. The World

Wasn't a fan, before this. I was coming in because I heard it was good movie, in of itself, and it is, it's a great, haunting and hilarious documentary. I don't think Daniel Johnston is the greatest living song-writer, but I can see a definite line of influences that can be traced back to his music and sensibilities, that are important enough.

Whether or not you like his music or art, isn't really the point, it's an amazing story, of love, fame, madness, art, religion, family, and community (it takes a village to raise a child, and an small army to keep Johnstn just alive and functioning, not to mention getting his work distributed).

Though in the end it's more bittersweet, than tragic, Jonston's still alive, living with his parents, writing songs to a girl he hasn't seen since college, jamming with kids off the street, and of course, fighting off the devil.