Synopsis
Documentary about rock pioneer Roky Erickson, detailing his rise as a psychedelic hero, his lengthy institutionalization, his descent into poverty and filth, and his brother's struggle with their religious mother to improve Roky's care.
Scores
Overall Score
22.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
14.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.0%
Review Aggregate
76.0
Critic Consensus
No professional critic quote data was available to synthesize a consensus summary.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roky Erickson | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Patti Smith | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Evelyn Erickson | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Gibby Haynes | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Billy Gibbons | 2007 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review countN/A
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating countN/A
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes1,110
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2007 | $2,324 | $3,517 |
| International | 2007 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2007 | $2,324 | $3,517 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2007 | $1,162 | $1,758 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2007 | $12,000 | $18,159 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2007 | $5,000 | $7,566 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2007 | $213,000 | $322,326 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2007 | $478,000 | $723,341 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2007 | $75,000 | $113,495 |
| Total Revenues | 2007 | $784,162 | $1,186,646 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2007 | $250,000 (est) | $378,316 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2007 | $80,000 (est) | $121,061 (est) |
| Participations | 2007 | $16,000 | $24,212 |
| Residuals ? | 2007 | $49,000 | $74,150 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2007 | $50,000 | $75,663 |
| Total Expenses | 2007 | $445,000 | $673,403 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2007 | $339,162 | $513,242 |
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