The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale (2008)
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Jeff Stimmel
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Chuck Connelly
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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.
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documentary film
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