The Devil And Daniel Johnston (2006)
Director: Jeff Feuerzeig
Text Abigail Lelliott
Jeff Feuerzeig’s biopic of the Texan musician and artist explores the life of a gifted young man.
Splicing home movie footage with interviews of family, friends and collaborators, this film not only looks at Johnston’s creative output but also the bi-polar disorder which defined his life.
At best, his illness was a fount of creative energy; at worst it threatened his life and those around him. Devil also shows the support that surrounds Daniel, from his long-suffering parents to the legions of fans.
It’s a re-assuring testament that his light will surely never go out.
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