The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)

5.5 77 min Movie
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?

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Cast

Dottie Alexander Dottie Alexander Self
Derek Almstead Derek Almstead Self
David Barnes David Barnes Self
Kevin Barnes Kevin Barnes Self
Nina Barnes Nina Barnes Self
Janelle Monáe Janelle Monáe Self
Solange Solange Self
Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon Self
Jon Brion Jon Brion Self

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