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D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist

A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
Jan 1, 2002 · 55m
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This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Ashet

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CAST

Michael W. Dean
Himself
Richard Kern
Himself - Interviewee
Lung Leg
Herself (archive footage)
Lydia Lunch
Herself - Interviewee
Ian MacKaye
Himself - Interviewee
Dave Brockie
Himself
J.G. Thirlwell
Himself
Mike Watt
Himself
Directed by Michael W. Dean

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Released
Original language
EN
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Country
US
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