The Past Is a Grotesque Animal(2014)
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Synopsis
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?
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) is a documentary and music film directed by Jason Miller, released on June 15, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes and Kevin Barnes. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Miller
- Writers:
- Jason Miller, Andrew Napier
- Cinematographer:
- Jason Miller
- Production:
- Wrecking Crew, Polyvinyl Records Co., Shrine, Oscilloscope
- Budget:
- $100
- Status:
- Released
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) Trailer
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dottie Alexander
Dottie Alexander
as Self
- Derek Almstead
Derek Almstead
as Self
- David Barnes
David Barnes
as Self
- Kevin Barnes
Kevin Barnes
as Self
- Nina Barnes
Nina Barnes
as Self
Janelle Monáe
as Self
Solange
as Self
Susan Sarandon
as Self
Jon Brion
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jason Miller, written by Jason Miller and Andrew Napier.
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Past Is a Grotesque Animal online?
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) is available to stream on Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, 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 The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?
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The main cast of The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) includes Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes, Kevin Barnes and Nina Barnes. The film was directed by Jason Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Past Is a Grotesque Animal released?
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was released on June 15, 2014 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal worth watching?
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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 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.
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