Daniel Johnston

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Daniel Dale Johnston was an American singer-songwriter and artist regarded as a significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative music scenes. Most of his work consisted of cassettes recorded alone in his home, and his music was frequently cited for its "pure" and "childlike" qualities.

Most Popular Daniel Johnston Trailers

Total trailers found: 17

I.R.S. Records Presents The Best of The Cutting Edge Volumes I & II Trailer (2012)

16 October 2012

The Cutting Edge first aired in 1983 (a precursor to 120 minutes) on MTV providing viewers with a rare opportunity to intimately voyage the sounds, thoughts, work spaces and living quarters of the most interesting artists on the cutting edge of music.

Cloud Chaser Trailer (2006)

21 May 2006

Marc, a bicycle courier, attempts to escape his lethargy, shyness and alienation by living vicariously through the lens of his Super 8 camera.

Silver Plate Trailer (2023)

07 October 2023

It Was An Axe-ident Trailer (1978)

01 January 1978

From 1978 a written and directed short film by Daniel Johnston starring his father, Bill Johnston.

Abraham Obama Trailer (2009)

05 February 2009

Artist Ron English travels across the country illegally putting up artwork of President Obama and Abraham Lincoln merged together.

Flat Tire Down Memory Lane Trailer (2025)

20 September 2025

This newly completed work – made after Johnston’s death – constructs a highly revealing portrait of the artist via interviews with his sister, Marjory (who in his later years collaborated with Daniel on his artwork and continues to advocate for and promote his work), a special focus on his drawings, as well as documentation of his last home, a house in Waller, Texas, which he filled with a truly mind-boggling volume of books, records, VHS tapes, and other collections, all of which serve as a kind of self-portrait of a unique mind and sensibility.

Honey I Sure Miss You Trailer (2020)

11 September 2020

A tribute to the late Daniel Johnston featuring covers from 15 different artists, released for the one year anniversary of the death of Daniel Johnston.

The Devil and Daniel Johnston Trailer (2006)

31 March 2006

This 2005 documentary film chronicles the life of Daniel Johnston, a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/artist, from childhood up to the present, with an emphasis on his mental illness and how it manifested itself in demonic self-obsession.

Hi, How Are You Daniel Johnston? Trailer (2015)

11 November 2015

Daniel Johnston stars in this psychedelic short film about an aging musician coming to terms with the dreams of yesteryear.

It Must Be Monday Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

One of Daniel Johnston's short films made as a teenager.

All Tomorrow's Parties Trailer (2009)

14 March 2009

Covers the history of the long running All Tomorrow's Parties music festival, utilizing footage generated by the fans and musicians attending the events themselves, on a multitude of formats including Super8, camcorder and mobile phone.

It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books Trailer (1988)

31 December 1988

A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to mundane activities.

Woodshock Trailer (1985)

30 June 1985

It's just a simple stretch of interviews and images capturing the people who camp out, dope up, drink up, sometimes get naked, and jump into a nearby waterfall, whilst listening to musicians like Daniel Johnston.

My Dinner with Daniel Trailer (1988)

01 August 1988

Shot in 1988 at the home of Half Japanese co-founder David Fair. Daniel Johnston, Jad Fair, Susan Fair, David Fair and Charles Brohawn (The Tinklers) all participate, after Daniel's arrival and a taco dinner prepared by David.

King Kong Trailer (2001)

18 July 2001

Singer and musician Daniel Johnston sits on a bench in a park and recites or reads or sings a text, while kids are either running around or trying to understand what is going on.

The Angel and Daniel Johnston: Live at the Union Chapel Trailer (2008)

08 December 2008

A professional video production of the July 2007 performance of Daniel Johnston at Union Chapel in London.

Alors je fais des chansons Trailer (2025)

12 February 2025

Jean-Luc le Tenia (1975-2011) is the author of more than 1,300 songs, produced in a hurry, minimalist and melancholic.