D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist 22 years old
A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
This documentary features interviews with Ian MacKaye (Fugazi), J Mascis (Dinosaur jr.), John John Jesse (Demonic Erotic painter), Jim Rose (Jim Rose Sideshow), Jim Thirwell (Foetus), Lydia Lunch, Mike Watt (Minutemen), Richard Kern (Filmmaker), Ron Ashet
Credits
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ian MacKaye He was 39, now 62 years old | as Himself - Interviewee |
| Lydia Lunch She was 42, now 65 years old | as Herself - Interviewee |
| Richard Kern He was 48, now 70 years old | as Himself - Interviewee |
| Michael W. Dean He was 38, now 60 years old | as Himself |
| Lynn Breedlove was 36, now 59 years old | as Herself |
| J. Mascis He was 36, now 58 years old | as Himself |
| Lung Leg She was 38, now 61 years old | as Herself (archive footage) |
| Dave Brockie | as Himself |
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Michael W. Dean as Director. He was 38 (now 60) years old | Directing |
| Michael W. Dean as Producer. He was 38 (now 60) years old | Production |
| Miles Montalbano as Editor. | Editing |
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist (22 years)
A FILM BY, FOR AND ABOUT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
- Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2002
- Runtime: 55 minutes