Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight

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After being institutionalized for schizophrenia and manic-depression in his early 20s, Mike Mantione turned to songwriting as a way of dealing with his demons. For 30 years, loud guitars have kept those demons at bay.

Cast: Amy Ray, Patterson Hood, Bill Berry, Kevn Kinney, Vanessa Briscoe Hay, more

Director: Marc Pilvinsky

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