Diary of a Deadbeat: The Story of Jim VanBebber

NR
1h 47m
2015
7.2 /10 (4)

Overview

A documentary of uncompromising, outlaw, cult underground filmmaker Jim Van Bebber, covering his life from 2010-2015 while he tries to make a comeback and make a new exploitation film after years of struggling to work.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2015-08-27
Director : Victor Bonacore

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Phil Anselmo

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Nivek Ogre

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Richard Kern

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Robert Allen Mukes

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Vic Noto

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Maureen Allisse

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Marc Pitman

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Leslie Orr

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John Giancaspro

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Mike King

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Heidi Honeycutt

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Eric Spudic

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Ron Atkins

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Jessie Seitz

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Michael T. Capone

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