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Tarnation

"Your greatest creation is the life you lead"

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.

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  • Renee Leblanc

    Renee Leblanc

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  • Adolph Davis

    Adolph Davis

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  • Jonathan Caouette

    Jonathan Caouette

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  • Rosemary Davis

    Rosemary Davis

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  • David Sanin Paz

    David Sanin Paz

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Overview

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette's documentary on growing up with his schizophrenic mother -- a mixture of snapshots, Super-8, answering machine messages, video diaries, early short films, and more -- culled from 19 years of his life.

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