April 2018
Hi,
how are you? See Hear episode 51 is available for your earholes.
Bernard
was unavailable to join us, but Tim and I were really thrilled to
have fantastic film blogger Kerry Fristoe join us to discuss Jeff
Feurzeig’s 2006 documentary, The Devil and Daniel Johnston.
Daniel
Johnston’s story has so many facets to it. Prolific songwriter,
artist, musician, DIY promoter of his work…..sufferer of bipolar
disorder and manic depression, obsession with an unobtainable muse,
deep religious convictions who feared Satan was after him. On top of
that, he faced the pressure of someone in the spotlight after
celebrity endorsement – a frightening prospect for anyone, never
mind a fragile character like Daniel.
The
film somehow manages to provide a well-rounded picture in under two
hours about who Johnston is. It doesn’t paint him as a saint, nor
is it emotionally manipulative. He could be honest and endearing, but
he was capable of selfish and frightening acts as well. Jeff Feurzeig
gives us an objective account like a true investigative journalist
would about a man devoted to his art who struggled with his mental
health – a well rounded account of both aspects and more is
provided in this film.
We
are hugely grateful to Kerry for being so giving of her time and
thoughts on the film. You can read her excellent writings on film at
https://prowlerneedsajump.wordpress.com/. She also contributes
articles at http://www.brattleblog.brattlefilm.org/ and is part of
the fun at http://bmoviemaniacs.com/
.
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