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Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight

20241h 43mMarc Pilvinsky

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After being institutionalized for schizophrenia and manic-depression in his early 20s, Mike Mantione turned to songwriting as a way of dealing with his demons. For 30 years, loud guitars have kept those demons at bay.

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What is Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight (2024) about?

After being institutionalized for schizophrenia and manic-depression in his early 20s, Mike Mantione turned to songwriting as a way of dealing with his demons. For 30 years, loud guitars have kept those demons at bay.

Who stars in Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight?

Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight stars Amy Ray (Self), Patterson Hood (Self), Bill Berry (Self), Kevn Kinney (Self), Vanessa Briscoe Hay (Self). The film was directed by Marc Pilvinsky.

How long is Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight?

Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024.

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