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Frank Zappa

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.

Release Date

1971-02-11

Year

1971

Duration

51m

Status

Released

Score

0.00

Production

#avant-garde#progressive-rock#bandleader#the-mother-of-invention#american-musician

Cast

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

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Gail Zappa

Wild Man Fischer

Wild Man Fischer

Self (archive footage)

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Pamela Des Barres

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Howard Kaylan

Self (archive footage)

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Lucy Offerall

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Mark Volman

Self (archive footage)

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Don Van Vliet