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Zappa streaming

2020 Movie United States, United Kingdom History, Musical, Documentary, Biography, Music 123 min FSK 16
By: Alex Winter With: 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 Amsterdam 2020
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

Critical Reception

96% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Generally Favorable Reviews
Praised Editing And Depth

Festivals

Idfa

Popularity

Cult Following
Dedicated Fanbase Involvement

Ratings

Imdb 7.5 Out Of 10
Letterboxd 3.79 Out Of 5

Production Countries

United Kingdom
United States

Release Year

2020
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