The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists

""Why do art at all? For the sake of the work. Alone.""

Nov 1 2013 Not Rated 0h 54m
Documentary

What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.

Plot

This documentary from Les Blank follows the indomitable Gerald "The Maestro" Gaxiola, who turned to a life of prolific art making after years as an aircraft mechanic, traveling salesman, and body builder.

Written by

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Directed by

Les Blank

Cast

Gerald Gaxiola, Alice Gaxiola, Peter Mollica

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Flower Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
286
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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