Discover the story of Jim Franklin, the iconic concert poster artist who helped establish the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters. At the intersection of psychedelic art, outlaw country and rebellion, Franklin’s larger-than-life personality helped define Austin’s 1970s counterculture scene. The documentary captures the spirit of a visionary artist and his lasting legacy.
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Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin is presented by your local public television station.
Distributed nationally by American Public Television