The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
“"Why do art at all? For the sake of the work. Alone."”
Synopsis
What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Blank
- Original Title
- The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Flower Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Blank
Les Blank
Maureen Gosling
Les Blank, Chris Simon
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Les Blank
Director
Les Blank
Director of Photography
Les Blank
Producer
Chris Simon
Producer
Maureen Gosling
Editor
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What is The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists about?
What happens when a dedicated husband and father quits his job, adopts the persona of a Western-Movie Singing Cowboy, takes on the entire art establishment (including Christo and Andy Warhol), and refuses to accept money for his art ? Meet Gerry Gaxiola, AKA The Maestro, an ex-wage slave who gave up everything to make art for art's sake. The Maestro's story could inspire a whole new generation of Van Goghs.
Who directed The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists was directed by Les Blank.
Who stars in The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists?
The principal cast of The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists includes Gerald Gaxiola, Alice Gaxiola, Peter Mollica, Peter William Brown, Nadine Starbuck.
When was The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists released and how long is it?
The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 54m.