The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale

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The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale
GenreDocumentary
Directed byJeff Stimmel
StarringChuck Connelly
Music byPaul A. Anderson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJeff Stimmel
Cinematography
  • Jeff Stimmel
  • David Ford
  • Rob Forlenza
  • Atanasio di Felice
  • Andrij Parekh
  • Basia Winograd
EditorJohn Dowdell
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJuly 7, 2008 (2008-07-07)

The Art of Failure: Chuck Connelly Not for Sale is a 2008 American documentary television film produced and directed by Jeff Stimmel, about American artist Chuck Connelly. It premiered at the LA Film Festival on June 27, 2008, and was shown on HBO on July 7.

Synopsis[edit]

The documentary chronicles the artist Chuck Connelly as he struggles with his temperament, alcoholism, and disillusionment with reality. These factors culminate in the alienation of gallery owners, collectors, and his wife; serving to depress Connelly further. The documentary details the tragedy of the fallen artist as he fights to maintain his dignity and integrity in the face of a world that refuses to accept him.

Awards[edit]

The documentary won an Emmy at the 30th annual event in 2009 for the 'Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming' category.

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