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Derailroaded: Inside The Mind Of Larry Wild Man Fischer
Unrated 20112011-01-01T00:00:00 2011-01-01T00:00:00 2011-01-01T00:00:00 86 minsPT1H26M
Synopsis A shocking and sensitive journey through the thunderstorms of a paranoid-schizophrenic mind, DERAILROADED follows Larry "Wild Man" Fischer's discordant encounters in the music business. Institutionalized at 16 after attacking his mother with a knife, Fischer wandered the mean streets of L.A. singing his unique brand of songs for 10 cents each to passersby. He was discovered by Frank Zappa, with whom he cut his first record album, including the enduring dada rock classic "Merry Go Round." A precursor to punk, Fischer became an underground club and concert favorite, earning him the title of "godfather of outsider music." Over the course of his 40 year career, Fischer has performed constantly, is the first artist ever recorded on Rhino Records, was featured on "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," had a top hit in the UK on John Peel's Festive Fifty, was the subject of his own comic book, was a mainstay on the Dr. Demento Show, and even sang a duet with the late Rosemary Clooney.
Studio: MVD
Genres: Music, Documentary
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Aug 01 2011
Lolita311I enjoyed the look at Larry's life on his quest to be a star and I feel that the film maker showed how very hard it was to live the life of a would be star. Since I find the life of someone who suffers from Parinord schizcordphinia is a very hard life to live and not only for them but also for there loved ones