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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
5.5 / 10• 2014• 1h 17m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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 & Crew
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Dottie Alexander
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Derek Almstead
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David Barnes
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Kevin Barnes
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Nina Barnes
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Janelle Monáe
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Solange
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Susan Sarandon
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jason Miller's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
