The Devil and Daniel Johnston

This documentary delves into the life of Daniel Johnston, a gifted musician and artist whose career is marked by both brilliance and struggle with mental illness. Through a combination of Johnston’s home movies, audio recordings, and interviews with friends and family, the film paints a vivid portrait of his creative genius and personal challenges. Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig, the film captures the raw and unfiltered essence of Johnston’s world, offering an intimate look at his influence on the indie music scene. The film won the Documentary Directing Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.