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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

directed by Jason Miller

20141h 17m★ 5.5
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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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D

Dottie Alexander

Self

D

Derek Almstead

Self

D

David Barnes

Self

Kevin Barnes

Kevin Barnes

Self

N

Nina Barnes

Self

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Self

Solange

Solange

Self

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Self

details

Director

Jason Miller

Language

EN

Budget

$100

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