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200877 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Wesley Willis's Joyrides

200877 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Wesley Willis, a controversial rock musician and cult figure, is the focus of this examination of his life and artistic contributions.

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Wesley Willis, a controversial rock musician and cult figure, is the focus of this examination of his life and artistic contributions.

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Chris Bagleydirector

Chris Bagleywriter

Kim Shivelywriter

Wesley Willis

Wesley Williscast

Jello Biafra

Jello Biafracast

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A look at the life and work of controversial rock musician and cult hero, Wesley Willis.

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