Fischer recorded his first album, An Evening with Wild Man Fischer, in 1968 after a cameo on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and years of street performances.
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Fischer recorded his first album, An Evening with Wild Man Fischer, in 1968 after a cameo on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In and years of street performances.
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Lawrence Fischer, known as Wild Man Fischer, performed as a street singer in Los Angeles during the 1960s. His unique style caught the attention of Frank Zappa, who produced Fischer's first album, An Evening with Wild Man Fischer. The documentary features archival footage and interviews with Fischer, as well as artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Gail Zappa. It details Fischer's struggles with mental illness, including paranoia and schizophrenia, which ultimately impacted his career and creativity.
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Why Watch
- Meet Wild Man Fischer, a unique outsider artist.
- See rare footage from the 1960s street music scene.
- Find out about Fischer's collaborations with Frank Zappa.
Did You Know
- Wild Man Fischer appeared on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In in 1968.
- Frank Zappa produced Fischer's first album in 1968.
- The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2005.
- Rotten Tomatoes reports a 71% positive review rate from critics.
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Who directed the documentary Derailroaded?
Derailroaded was directed by Josh Rubin and Jeremy Lubin, also known as The Ubin Twinz.
What mental health issues did Wild Man Fischer experience?
Wild Man Fischer suffered from paranoia and schizophrenia, which affected his ability to work with other artists.
When was Derailroaded released on DVD in the US?
Derailroaded was released on DVD in the US on March 22, 2011.
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