Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos (1994)

7.5/10 30 min Documentary

Overview

Documentary that gives a voice to the percentage of youth that were outcasts/non-conformists in the 90's. Interviews many famous musicians and other celebrity personalities, who talk about their being outcasts as youths, in school etc., leading up to their successes in adult life, and how being an outcast/non-conformist played a role in their artistic expression.. Also touches upon the topic of teen suicide & depression.

Cast

Tom Araya

Self

Jello Biafra

Self

Frank Black

Self

Nick Cave

Self

Kurt Cobain

Self

Billy Corgan

Self

Perry Farrell

Self

Flea

Self

Kim Gordon

Self

PJ Harvey

Self

Kerry King

Self

Thurston Moore

Self

Mike Patton

Self

Henry Rollins

Self

George Clinton

Self

Adam Horovitz

Self

Tim Burton

Self

Morrissey

Self

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