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The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists (1995)

October 12, 1995 (US) Documentary, Music • 54m

Overview

What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.

Director

Les Blank

Writer

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Gerald Gaxiola

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Where to watch
Free / IncludedCriterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue