Monk in Pieces(2025)
"She among all of us was--and still is--the uniquely gifted one." -Phillip Glass
Monk in Pieces Synopsis
Visionary composer and performer Meredith Monk overcame hostile critics to become one of the great artists of her time. In her seventh decade of creativity, she ponders how such singular work can continue without her.
Monk in Pieces (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Billy Shebar, released on July 25, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Meredith Monk, David Byrne, Björk and Ping Chong. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Shebar
- Writers:
- Billy Shebar, David C. Roberts
- Producers:
- David C. Roberts, Susan Margolin, Billy Shebar
- Production:
- ARTE, ZDF, 110th Street Films, Zeitgeist Films, Kino Lorber
- Status:
- Released
Monk in Pieces (2025) Trailer
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Monk in Pieces Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meredith Monk
as Self
David Byrne
as Self
Björk
as Self
Ping Chong
as Self
- Joanna Lynn-Jacobs
Joanna Lynn-Jacobs
as self
- John Schaefer
John Schaefer
Key crew
Directed by Billy Shebar, written by Billy Shebar and David C. Roberts, produced by David C. Roberts, Susan Margolin and Billy Shebar.
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Monk in Pieces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Monk in Pieces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monk in Pieces online?
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Monk in Pieces (2025) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monk in Pieces?
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The main cast of Monk in Pieces (2025) includes Meredith Monk, David Byrne, Björk, Ping Chong and Joanna Lynn-Jacobs. The film was directed by Billy Shebar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monk in Pieces released?
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Monk in Pieces was released on July 25, 2025 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Monk in Pieces worth watching?
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Monk in Pieces (2025) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monk in Pieces?
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