Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens, Georgia, USA
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Pilvinsky
- Original Title
- Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $20K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Pilvinsky
Philip Wages, Marc Pilvinsky
Marc Pilvinsky
Jaclyn Schoknecht, Geoff Melkonian
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Pilvinsky
Director
Marc Pilvinsky
Editor
Jaclyn Schoknecht
Producer
Philip Wages
Director of Photography
Marc Pilvinsky
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
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What is Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight 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 directed Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight?
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight was directed by Marc Pilvinsky.
Who stars in Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight?
The principal cast of Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight includes Amy Ray, Patterson Hood, Bill Berry, Kevn Kinney, Vanessa Briscoe Hay.
When was Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight released and how long is it?
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.