Frank Zappa

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Documentary

Overview

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s. Filmed at Zappa’s home and during rehearsals and performances with the Mothers of Invention, the program combines interviews, backstage scenes, and concert footage recorded at the Fillmore West featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Alongside performances and informal conversations, Zappa reflects on his musical influences, creative methods, and views on American culture and politics while working on projects such as 200 Motels.

Keywords

avant-garde
bandleader
progressive rock
the mother of invention
american musician

Details

Status: Released
Release date: February 11, 1971
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: Netherlands
Production: VPRO
Cast: Mark Volman,Dweezil Zappa,Frank Zappa,Pamela Des Barres,Lucy Offerall,Don Van Vliet,Aynsley Dunbar,Howard Kaylan,Gail Zappa,Wild Man Fischerand 1 more
Director: Roelof Kiers
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt4365880