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Woodshock

Woodshock

19855.70h 7m

Overview

It's just a simple stretch of interviews and images capturing the people who camp out, dope up, drink up, sometimes get naked, and jump into a nearby waterfall, whilst listening to musicians like Daniel Johnston.

Directed by Richard Linklater
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Top Cast

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

Himself

Themes & Keywords

music festival

About Woodshock

Woodshock is a documentary, music film released in 1985 exploring themes of music festival. Directed by Richard Linklater, it stars Daniel Johnston. It's just a simple stretch of interviews and images capturing the people who camp out, dope up, drink up, sometimes get naked, and jump into a nearby waterfall, whilst listening to musicians like Daniel Johnston.

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