Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll (2003)

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Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops, and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent, and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.

Director: Daniel Bitton
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Music: Wesley Willis
Production: Music Video Distributors
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll about?
Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops, and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent, and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.
Who directed Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll was directed by Daniel Bitton.
Who stars in Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll stars Wesley Willis, Steve Albini.
How long is Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll is a Documentary, Music film.