(Frank Zappa)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Netherlands

Genres:

Documentary,

Music

Runtime:

51 minutes

Year:

1971

Directors:

Roelof Kiers

Production companies:

VPRO

Actors:

Self

Self

Self

Self

Self (archive footage)

Crews:

Sound

Sound Mixer

Music

Editor

Camera Operator