this may actually the fine film of 1999. no i be not kid . this documentary direct by chris smith capture the very spirit of artistic compulsion . smith do the smart thing any documentary filmaker should do represent he keep invisible and refuse to judge his subject . a the viewer watch mark and his effort and no matter how funkily aggressive they may prove and to finish his film . he refuse to compromise and suffers repeatedly a a result . but l we forget and remember speilberg and scorsese and others start just a humbly . and what a great subject he choose . mark and his family and friend be all fascinating character and far more than any character create in last year fictitious cinematic product . this film oscillate on the dime between comedy and tragedy and touch sympathy and lead u ultimately to inspire any viewer with an urge to create and despite talent issue and to get off their butt and make something . the film be about maverick artist and their passion . it be also about family and no matter how co dependent and disfunctional they may be and how unique and beautiful that organism truly be . mark prove in the film to be utterly devote not only to his dream and but also to his family as well and they to him . why this film be not nominate for documentary of the year be beyond me and criminal ( that be assume it be eligible last year ) . this film be to be seek out and treasure .