Derailroaded (2005)

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NR|1 hr 26 mins|Documentary|Released: 3/1/2005

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Synopsis:

A journey through the thunderstorms of the mind of paranoid-schizophrenic Larry "Wild Man" Fischer, following his discordant encounters in the music business. Institutionalized at sixteen-years-old, after attacking his mother with a knife, Fischer wandered the mean streets of L.A., singing his totally unique brand of songs for 10¢ to passersby. Discovered by Frank Zappa, with whom he cut his first record album, Fischer became an underground club and concert favorite, earning him the title of "godfather of outsider music." Over the course of 40 years, he appeared on national TV and the Top 50 music charts in England, was the subject of his own comic book, was the first artist to be recorded on Rhino Records, and sang a duet with the late Rosemary Clooney. Extensive archival footage from Fischer's early days trace his life from neglected child to tortured genius.The camera visits him at home, follows him on the streets, and speaks with those who over the years witnessed--and survived--his erratic behavior: his family, his doctor, and industry professionals (including Frank and Gail Zappa, Weird Al Yankovic, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh, Solomon Burke, Dr. Demento, and Billy Mumy).

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Theatrical Release
3/1/2005

Director	Credit
Josh Rubin	Director
Cast	Credit
Frank Zappa	Himself
Gail Zappa	Herself
Weird Al Yankovic	Himself
Mark Mothersbaugh	Himself
Solomon Burke	Himself
Dr Demento	Himself
Bill Mumy	Himself
Larry Fischer	Himself
Production Credits	Credit
Jeremy Lubin	Producer
Production Companies	Credit
Ubin Twinz Productions	Production Company Production Company
Distribution Companies	Credit
Ubin Twinz Productions	Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Film Camera	Credit
Brian Newman	Cinematographer
Music	Credit
Larry Fischer	Music

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