A framed poster featuring an intricately drawn armadillo hangs in an apartment overlooking Lady Bird Lake. That armadillo was one of many that launched Jim Franklin to fame in Austin. He’s now the subject of a documentary premiering Friday at Austin Film Festival.
Austin filmmaker Emil Lozada led a 12-member team to produce Armadillo Man, which chronicles the 81 year old’s life. It was paid for in part with a $25,000 grant from the festival and Armadillo World Headquarters.
“I don’t know how many years he’s gonna have left,” Lozada said. “So I think being able to make a film whilst he’s still alive is important. I’m glad that we’ve been able to do that.”…