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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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Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

...the most harrowing and aesthetically keen portrait of madness and artistic inspiration since Crumb.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Raoul Hernandez
rated 7

The locations, sound design, and even the simplest mattes – pictures, postcards, a huge, heart-shaped pile of cassettes – complement the story like red on black.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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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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