The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists

1995· 54 min★ 7.1· Documentary, Music

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.

Cast: Gerald Gaxiola, Alice Gaxiola, Peter Mollica

Director: Les Blank