Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa (1971)

N/A 51 min Movie
DocumentaryMusic

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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Cast

Frank Zappa Frank Zappa Self
Dweezil Zappa Dweezil Zappa Self
Moon Unit Zappa Moon Unit Zappa Self
Gail Zappa Gail Zappa Self
Wild Man Fischer Wild Man Fischer Self (archive footage)
Pamela Des Barres Pamela Des Barres Self
Howard Kaylan Howard Kaylan Self (archive footage)
Lucy Offerall Lucy Offerall Self
Mark Volman Mark Volman Self (archive footage)
Don Van Vliet Don Van Vliet Self
Aynsley Dunbar Aynsley Dunbar Self (archive footage)

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