Certifiably Jonathan


1h 15m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Jonathan Winters, 85-year-old comic genius, is a gifted painter. He dreams of having his paintings hang in the Museum of Modern Art. When Jonathan's art exhibitions in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas fail, a discouraged Jonathan is ready to abandon his dream. The filmmakers decide to help by hunting dow

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Area23a

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

Synopsis

Jonathan Winters, 85-year-old comic genius, is a gifted painter. He dreams of having his paintings hang in the Museum of Modern Art. When Jonathan's art exhibitions in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas fail, a discouraged Jonathan is ready to abandon his dream. The filmmakers decide to help by hunting down a famous critic and show him Jonathan's paintings. He believes Jonathan is "the missing link between Miro and Dali" and convinces the Museum of Modern Art to give Jonathan a show-but only if he paints three new paintings. Jonathan launches into a painting frenzy but disaster strikes when his favorite painting is stolen, causing him to lose his sense of humor (He claims that a witch doctor trapped him in a bathroom and sucked the humor from his body.) Without his sense of humor Jonathan cannot paint. About to lose his big show, Jonathan tries everything to get back his humor.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Distribution Company
Area23a

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 15m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Winter February 11, 2011

Limited Release in United States Winter February 11, 2011 (New York City)

Released in United States on Video May 1, 2012

Released in United States on Video May 1, 2012