The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)

Directed by Jason Miller

1h 17m

Documentary

| Music

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?

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

Crew

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Director of Photography

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Director

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

Writer

Andrew Napier

Andrew Napier

Writer

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