The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale
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Director Jeff Stimmel Language English | 8.2/10 IMDb Duration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date 2008 Writer Jeffrey R. Stimmel (adaptation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale, a documentary television film directed by Jeff Stimmel, premiered at the L.A. Film Festival in June 2008 and was shown on HBO in July.
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Synopsis
The documentary chronicles the artist Chuck Connelly as he struggles with his temperament, alcoholism, and disillusionment with reality. These factors culminate in the alienation of gallery owners, collectors, and his wife; serving to depress Connelly further. The documentary details the tragedy of the fallen artist as he fights to maintain his dignity and integrity in the face of a world that refuses to accept him.
Awards
The documentary won an Emmy at the 30th annual event in 2009 for the Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming category.
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The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA
The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale IMDb
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