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DD.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist

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D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist

2002 · 55 min · Documentary

A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Ashet

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Creators

Michael W. Dean — Director

Top cast

MMichael W. DeanHimselfRichard Kern portraitRichard KernHimself - IntervieweeLung Leg portraitLung LegHerself (archive footage)Lydia Lunch portraitLydia LunchHerself - IntervieweeIan MacKaye portraitIan MacKayeHimself - IntervieweeDDave BrockieHimselfJ.G. Thirlwell portraitJ.G. ThirlwellHimselfMike Watt portraitMike WattHimselfRon Asheton portraitRon AshetonHimselfBBeth LisickHerself

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