The Devil in Daniel

Daniel Johnston is one of those "outsider" artists whom Americans tend to mythologise as unheralded geniuses - having ignored them for most of their working lives.

A country boy with mental problems, Johnston has led an up and down life. Jeff Feuerzeig's often touching documentary leaves it to the audience to decide whether his songs and paintings will stand the test of time.

Frankly, probably not. Yet far worse artists have achieved fame and fortune, and Johnston at least is entirely genuine, even if mad as a hatter.

The Devil And Daniel Johnston
Cert: 12A