Frank Zappa (1971)
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.
- Released
- 1971-02-11
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Runtime
- 51 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Roelof Kiers
Cast
- Frank Zappa as Self
- Dweezil Zappa as Self
- Moon Unit Zappa as Self
- Gail Zappa as Self
- Wild Man Fischer as Self (archive footage)
- Pamela Des Barres as Self
- Howard Kaylan as Self (archive footage)
- Lucy Offerall as Self
- Mark Volman as Self (archive footage)
- Don Van Vliet as Self
- Aynsley Dunbar as Self (archive footage)
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