The Weird World of Blowfly
2010 : 1 hour 29 minutes
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Director: Jonathan Furmanski
synopsis
This film explores both sides of this hilarious and controversial artist, providing a rare, inside peek at the infamous linguist's daily life. Now 69-years-old, with a gold-spangled superhero costume and a catalog of the world's raunchiest tunes, Blowfly tours the world, still struggling for success and recognition after 50 years of making music.
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