Beautiful Losers Brings Out the DIY Art Love at SXSW Film Festival

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"A Documentary Directed by Aaron Rose and co-directed by Joshua Leonard - Premier on Day 2 of SXSW, Austin, TX March 9, 2008. Beautiful Losers, a documentary based on the book by Aaron Rose of the same name, takes a look at the lives and works Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Geoff McFetridge, Barry McGee, Stephen Powers II, Mike Mills, Margaret Kilgallen and other artists most famous for being self-taught or DIY-ers. Before the movie started, Rose summed up the premise for the audience perfectly, "This film is also about growing up. Start from nothing, with no real plan, no direction, and build a whole world for yourself and for your friends." The sincerity in his voice was unmistakable."
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