Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Overview

Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 14, 2015

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Austria, Germany, Netherlands, United States of America

Cast

Jerry Harrison,Hardy Fox,Homer Flynn,Les Claypool,Gary Panter,Jay Clem,Matt Groening,Robert Crow,John Kennedy,Penn Jillette

Director

Don Hardy Jr.

Writer

Don Hardy Jr.

Cinematography

Josh Keppel,Don Hardy Jr.,Barton John Bishoff

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt2833768