Tallgrass Film Festival 2022

The Mojo Manifesto: The Life and Times of Mojo Nixon

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Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. comes of age in Danville, VA, listening to records from his father's soul radio station and plotting his escape from the confines of conservative small-town life. On a bicycle trip across the country, Kirby experiences The Mojo Revelation and becomes Mojo Nixon, a primitive blues-inspired musician. Mojo then teams up with the enigmatic Skid Roper to form an outrageous duo. Relentless touring, a record deal, college radio airplay, and MTV exposure lead to unexpected mainstream success. The song "Elvis Is Everywhere" is a cult phenomenon, but MTV and Mojo ban his next single, making a decision that could jeopardize his career.


Content Warning: Language


The film also competes in the documentary feature category.


Steve Anderson, Public at Brickyard, sponsors the film and concert.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    85 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Kansas
  • Rating
    Mature
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  • Director
    Matt Eskey
  • Cast
    Mojo Nixon, Kinky Friedman, Todd Snider