The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014•NR•1h 17m•5.5•Released
DocumentaryMusic
A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it?
Director
Jason Miller
Writer
Jason Miller, Andrew Napier
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Wrecking Crew
Cast
Dottie Alexander
Self
Derek Almstead
Self
David Barnes
Self
Kevin Barnes
Self
Nina Barnes
Self
Janelle Monáe
Self
Solange
Self
Susan Sarandon
Self
Jon Brion
Self
Production
Company
Wrecking Crew
Company
Polyvinyl Records Co.
Company
Shrine
Company
Oscilloscope
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