The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll

Wesley Willis

Overview

Canadian filmmaker Daniel Bitton directs The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll, an hour-long documentary portrait of schizophrenic street musician Wesley Willis. The film opens with an introduction to his music with superimposed handwritten lyrics, followed by long monologues of the artist's stream-of-consciousness ranting. Through interviews and a loose cinéma vérité style, Bitton showcases Willis' unique talents as well as his survival skills. With help from his supportive network of friends in his home town of Chicago, IL, Willis has managed to live an independent artistic life despite his mental illness and history of abuse.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/22/2003
UPC:	0022891435396
Original Release:	2003
Source:	MUSIC VIDEO DIST.***
Region Code:	A
Language:	English
Sales rank:	39,807

Special Features

22 minutes of outtakes including an interview with Steve Albini; The Wesley Willis Fiasco performing 3 songs live in concert

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Wesley Willis

Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Daniel Bitton

Director,Producer