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Shoestring Documentary 'Tarnation' Draws Accolades

Jonathan Caouette's unorthodox documentary Tarnation is the story of growing up with a schizophrenic mother. He assembled Super-8 footage and edited the film on his Mac. David D'Arcy talks to the young filmmaker.

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