The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

  • Rated 5.5 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2014
  • 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?

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Director
Jason Miller
Starring
Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes, Kevin Barnes

Cast

  • Dottie Alexander

    Self

  • Derek Almstead

    Self

  • David Barnes

    Self

  • Kevin Barnes

    Self

  • Nina Barnes

    Self

  • Janelle Monáe

    Janelle Monáe

    Self

  • Solange

    Solange

    Self

  • Susan Sarandon

    Susan Sarandon

    Self

  • Jon Brion

    Jon Brion

    Self

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