The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1995)
"Why do art at all? For the sake of the work. Alone."
What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.
Director: Les Blank
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: October 12, 1995
Cast
- Gerald Gaxiola - Self (as Gerry Gaxiola)
- Alice Gaxiola - Self
- Peter Mollica - Self
- Peter William Brown - Self
- Nadine Starbuck - Self
- Kent Cabral - Self
- Charlie Frizzell - Self
- Dennis Hartelius - Self
- Rowan LeCompte - Self
- Casey Lewis - Self
Cinematography: Les Blank
Editing: Maureen Gosling
Production: Flower Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists about?
- What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.
- Who directed The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists was directed by Les Blank.
- Who stars in The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists stars Gerald Gaxiola, Alice Gaxiola, Peter Mollica, Peter William Brown, Nadine Starbuck, Kent Cabral.
- How long is The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists produced?
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists was produced in United States of America.