Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll
2003, English. Directed by Daniel Bitton.
Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops, and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent, and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 22 April 2003
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Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll is streaming on Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
If you liked Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll, try Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, Justin Bieber's Believe, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne.
Who directed Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll?
Wesley Willis: The Daddy of Rock 'n' Roll (2003) was directed by Daniel Bitton and stars Wesley Willis, Steve Albini.