The Sophisticated Misfit 16 years old

A four-year exploration of modern-art phenom Shag, and his legions of obsessive fans.

The Sophisticated Misfit is a long-awaited must-have for fans of the artist Shag and Tiki culture alike. This documentary traces the artist’s roots growing up in Hawaii, his artistic journey in college, his early work designing album covers, to his modern-day role as an art-world phenom. In addition to exclusive footage of Shag painting in his home studio, the film features intimate interviews with the artist, his family, artistic influences, tiki-philes, celebrity collectors, and fans.

Credits

The Sophisticated Misfit Cast

Name Character
Whoopi Goldberg She was 51, now 68 years old as Herself
Patton Oswalt He was 38, now 55 years old as Himself

The Sophisticated Misfit Crew

Name Department
The Sophisticated Misfit (16 years)

A four-year exploration of modern-art phenom Shag, and his legions of obsessive fans.

  • Release day: Thursday, April 26, 2007
  • Runtime: 63 minutes