CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 17m · NR

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

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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?

Directed byJason Miller

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
EN
Released
June 15, 2014
Budget
$100
Studios
OscilloscopeWrecking CrewPolyvinyl Records Co.

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THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL - Official Theatrical Trailer (HD)-Oscilloscope Laboratories

THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL - Official Theatrical Trailer (HD)-Oscilloscope Laboratories

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Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring

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

Creative team
Directed by
Jason Miller
Written by
Jason Miller
Andrew Napier
Andrew Napier

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