2011 / Japan / 65min / HD / color / 16:9 / stereo
Himself
Documental que descubre la fascinante y terrible historia del cantautor norteamericano Daniel Johnston. Un genio, compositor, cantante y artista maníaco depresivo a quien las drogas y la enfermedad mental llevan a imaginarios encuentros con el Diablo. Desde muy pequeño Daniel mostró rasgos de su genialidad y creatividad artística a través de sus cómics y grabaciones en Super 8. El documental, sigue al personaje y muestra también cómo se transforma en objeto de culto apoyándose en las grabaciones del propio Daniel Johnston.
Music
A stop motion animated 16mm film combining the Wizard of Oz and the hunt for Bin Laden, with music by V. Vale and Jad Fair.
Himself
A documentary covering the rise of extremely alternative band Half Japanese: from the early days when Jad and David Fair recorded loud music in their bedroom for distribution via mail order cassette tape, to their contemporary incarnation after David's departure for married life and Jad's increased stature among musicians and critics. Includes interviews with Jad, David, Mo Tucker of Velvet underground fame, and Penn Jillette, who produced an album of theirs.
Self
Shot in 1988 at the home of Half Japanese co-founder David Fair. Daniel Johnston, Jad Fair, Susan Fair, David Fair and Charles Brohawn (The Tinklers) all participate, after Daniel's arrival and a taco dinner prepared by David. Daniel performs some of his classic material, including the astonishing "Don't Play Cards with Satan".
