The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

5.889

2014-06-15

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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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?

Released

2014-06-15

Runtime

77

Director

Andrew Napier

Budget

$100

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Music

Language

English

Production

Wrecking Crew

Polyvinyl Records

Shrine

Oscilloscope

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    Dottie Alexander

    Dottie Alexander
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    Derek Almstead

    Derek Almstead
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    David Barnes

    David Barnes
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    Kevin Barnes

    Kevin Barnes
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    Nina Barnes

    Nina Barnes
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    Janelle Monáe

    Janelle Monáe
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    Solange

    Solange
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    Susan Sarandon

    Susan Sarandon
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    Jon Brion

    Jon Brion