Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

1971 en 51 minutes

Rating: 0

Plot

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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