The Sophisticated Misfit (2007)

A four-year exploration of modern-art phenom Shag, and his legions of obsessive fans.

The Sophisticated Misfit is a long-awaited must-have for fans of the artist Shag and Tiki culture alike. This documentary traces the artist’s roots growing up in Hawaii, his artistic journey in college, his early work designing album covers, to his modern-day role as an art-world phenom. In addition to exclusive footage of Shag painting in his home studio, the film features intimate interviews with the artist, his family, artistic influences, tiki-philes, celebrity collectors, and fans.

Director: Mark Chervinsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Cast

Music: Stephen Greaves, Wes Hambright
Production: Smee Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

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Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sophisticated Misfit about?
The Sophisticated Misfit is a long-awaited must-have for fans of the artist Shag and Tiki culture alike. This documentary traces the artist’s roots growing up in Hawaii, his artistic journey in college, his early work designing album covers, to his modern-day role as an art-world phenom. In addition to exclusive footage of Shag painting in his home studio, the film features intimate interviews with the artist, his family, artistic influences, tiki-philes, celebrity collectors, and fans.
Who directed The Sophisticated Misfit?
The Sophisticated Misfit was directed by Mark Chervinsky.
Who stars in The Sophisticated Misfit?
The Sophisticated Misfit stars Whoopi Goldberg, Patton Oswalt, Shag.
How long is The Sophisticated Misfit?
The Sophisticated Misfit has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is The Sophisticated Misfit?
The Sophisticated Misfit is a Documentary film.
Where was The Sophisticated Misfit produced?
The Sophisticated Misfit was produced in United States of America.