The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)
2014 · NR · 1h 17m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
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.
Director: Jason Miller
Writers: Andrew Napier, Jason Miller
Cinematography: Jason Miller
Cast
Dottie Alexander as SelfDerek Almstead as SelfDavid Barnes as SelfKevin Barnes as SelfNina Barnes as SelfJanelle Monáe as SelfSolange as SelfSusan Sarandon as SelfJon Brion as SelfMore like this
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