2020MovieUnited States, United KingdomHistory, Musical, Documentary, Biography, Music123 minAges 16+
By:Alex WinterWith:Pamela Zarubica, Moon Unit Zappa, David Letterman, Norman Seeff, Ray Collins
This feature documentary takes an in-depth look into the private life and work of American musician, composer, and bandleader Frank Zappa. It explores his rich, often controversial musical career and features unfettered access to the Zappa vault and a deep cache of archival footage.
Filmium rating
75%
Festival Achievements
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam2020
Selections:
IDFA Archive
Mood
Entertaining
Reflective
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Alex Winter
Adam Curry
Hank Dutt
John Lofton
Bunk Gardner
Ruth Underwood
Don Van Vliet
David Harrington
Václav Havel
Pierre Boulez
Joni Mitchell
John Belushi
Arthur Brown
Napoleon Murphy Brock
Sandi Freeman
Kathleen Sullivan
Tommy Mars
Joe Travers
Ensemble Modern
Terry Bozzio
John Lennon
Brian Jones
Don Preston
Vinnie Colaiuta
Mick Jagger
Norman Seeff
Jamie Gangel
Tipper Gore
Robin Denselow
Charles Manson
Carlo Zappavigna
Dweezil Zappa
Alice Cooper
Mike Douglas
Mike Keneally
Cal Schenkel
Al Gore
Jimmy Carl Black
Ray White
Diva Zappa
George Duke
Ahmet Zappa
Francis Zappa
Chester Thompson
Ralph Humphrey
Ronald Reagan
Arsenio Hall
Tom Wilson
Ringo Starr
Johnny Guitar Watson
Arthur Dyer Tripp III
Jimi Hendrix
Arthur Barrow
Pamela Des Barres
Tom Fowler
David Letterman
Scott Thunes
Ike Willis
Yoko Ono
John Sherba
Miss Mercy
Euclid James 'Motorhead' Sherwood
Ray Collins
Frank Zappa
Susan Baker
Steve Vai
Sunny Yang
Roy Estrada
David Dondorf
David Bowie
Pamela Zarubica
Jeff Simmons
Peter Wolf
Bruce Fowler
Aynsley Dunbar
Lonnie Lardner
Bill Wyman
Nancy Reagan
Gary Iskowitz
Ted Koppel
Moon Unit Zappa
Buzz Gardner
Rose Zappa
Patrice Zappa
Director
Alex Winter
Cast
Bruce Bickford
Frank Zappa
Pamela Des Barres
Composer, Original Music
Frank Zappa
Adaptation
Based On True Events
Documentary
Budget
Independent
Cinematic Technique
Archival Footage
Claymation
Interviews
Narrative Structure
Dialogue-Driven
Nonlinear
Voice-Over
Pace
Fast-Paced
Free Association Editing
Runtime
129 Minutes
Soundtrack
Experimental Music
Music-Driven
Rock Music
Time-Period
1960S
1970S
20Th Century
Central Conflict
Artistic Freedom Vs Commercial Music Industry
Controversy Over Music And Lyrics
Counterculture Vs Mainstream
Characters
Band Members
Collaborators
Frank Zappa
Ending
Celebratory
Complex Portrait
Reflective
Historical Context
1960S Counterculture
American Rock History
Political Activism In Music
Key Plot Points
Musical Innovation
Political Engagement
Zappa'S Extensive Archives
Setting
1960S-1980S Rock Scene
Music Industry
United States
Shooting Location
United States
Theme
Artistic Integrity
Counterculture Critique
Musical Innovation
Genre
Biographical
Documentary
Music Documentary
Audiences
Documentary Viewers
Music Fans
Rock Enthusiasts
Titles
Hoe
Awards
Critics' Choice Award Nomination For Best Music Documentary