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The biopic about the modern cosmic artist is entitled “The Last Wizard” (A nickname given to Jack by his close<br />
friend the world renowned artist Andy Warhol). Chapa said Details Magazine's brilliant writer Stephan Saban<br />
introduced him to Warhol in New York during the 80’s. "It was there I also met a young up-and-coming model,<br />
Jack Armstrong."<br />
Jack Armstrong later became a very wealthy and controversial artist.<br />
Chapa also stated, “When I heard of the recent tragic but compelling story of Jack Armstrong’s controversial<br />
life, and my memories of Warhol/Armstrong in the 80’s, I began to get impassioned by the project.”<br />
Controversial filmmaker Damian Chapa also produced 'El Padrino' in which Chapa directed Academy Award<br />
winners Faye Dunaway, Jennifer Tilly, and Gary Busey, along with Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif. Chapa<br />
is no stranger to biopics; Chapa is the only filmmaker in the world who has produced and directed films on the<br />
life of Marlon Brando and Roman Polanski.<br />
Chapa won the best director and best drama awards for "Brando Unauthorized" at the New York International<br />
Film/Video Fest 2010. He also won the Best Production Award for his "Polanski Unauthorized" at Indy Fest.<br />
Recently, he was nominated for two NAFCA awards for his film "The DSK Story".<br />
In an interview, Chapa said, "Alleged felon/artist Jack Armstrong is right up my biopic alley."<br />
Star Global International, who was the creative force behind the “Million Dollar Harley” (painted by Armstrong),<br />
has been hired as a consultant for the movie.<br />
Many people don’t know that Jack Armstrong was the nephew of the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first<br />
man to walk on the moon.<br />
Chapa said, "The film will be surreal at moments surrounding the strange story of how Jack Armstrong as a child<br />
spoke to the "Black Star of Queensland," a black, sapphire jewel that was in the Smithsonian Museum for years.<br />
The Black Star spoke back to Jack Armstrong telling him he was going to be the most famous cosmic artist ever."<br />
Chapa said he, "won’t shy away from the rape allegations that led to the arrest of the artist Jack Armstrong."<br />
The production begins on November 22nd, 2016, in New York City.<br />
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