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The Sophisticated Misfit

NR20071h 3mMark Chervinsky

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"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.

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What is The Sophisticated Misfit (2007) about?

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…

Who stars in The Sophisticated Misfit?

The Sophisticated Misfit stars Whoopi Goldberg (Self), Patton Oswalt (Self), Shag (Self). The film was directed by Mark Chervinsky.

How long is The Sophisticated Misfit?

The Sophisticated Misfit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated NR.

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