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.
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- Released
- Production
- VPRO
Keywords
- avant-garde
- progressive rock
- bandleader
- the mother of invention
- american musician
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Top Cast
Frank Zappa as Self
Dweezil Zappa as Self
Moon Unit Zappa as Self
Gail Zappa as Self
Wild Man Fischer as Self (archive footage)
Pamela Des Barres as Self
Howard Kaylan as Self (archive footage)
Lucy Offerall as Self
Top Crew
Roelof Kiers · Director
Bert Roozemond · Editor
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