

Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin
Overview
Armadillo Man: The Trips of Jim Franklin tells the story of the iconic poster artist who helped establish the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters, and is credited with making Austin "weird."
Top Cast
Jim Franklin
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Leea Mechling
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Nakia
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Jason Mellard
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Billie Buck
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Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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