D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist 22 years old

A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Ashet

Credits

D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist Cast

Name Character
Ian MacKaye He was 39, now 62 years old as Himself - Interviewee
Lydia Lunch She was 42, now 64 years old as Herself - Interviewee
Richard Kern He was 48, now 70 years old as Himself - Interviewee
Michael W. Dean He was 38, now 60 years old as Himself
Lynn Breedlove was 36, now 58 years old as Herself
J. Mascis He was 36, now 58 years old as Himself
Lung Leg She was 38, now 60 years old as Herself (archive footage)
Dave Brockie as Himself

D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist Crew

Name Department
Michael W. Dean as Director. He was 38 (now 60) years old Directing
Michael W. Dean as Producer. He was 38 (now 60) years old Production
Miles Montalbano as Editor. Editing
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist (22 years)

A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2002
  • Runtime: 55 minutes