Zappa(2020)
Save the Vault. Tell the Story.
Zappa Synopsis
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
Zappa (2020) is a music and documentary film directed by Alex Winter, released on November 27, 2020 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Pamela Des Barres and Lonnie Lardner. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Winter
- Producers:
- Ahmet Zappa, John Frizzell, Alex Winter
- Cinematographer:
- Anghel Decca
- Production:
- Trouper Productions, Zipper Bros Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, BFI, Magnolia Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,126,036
- Status:
- Released
Zappa (2020) Trailer
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Zappa Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Zappa.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Alex Winter on Zappa | Interview | Altitude Films
Featurette
PFF29 Q&A | ZAPPA
Featurette
Zappa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Zappa
as Self (archive footage)
- Mike Keneally
Mike Keneally
as Self - Played with Zappa 1987-1988
Pamela Des Barres
as Self - Author, Former Member of the GTOs
- Lonnie Lardner
Lonnie Lardner
as Self - Newscaster for Action News (archive footage)
- Patrice Zappa
Patrice Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Sister (archive footage)
- Rose Zappa
Rose Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Mother (archive footage)
- Francis Zappa
Francis Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Father (archive footage)
Edgard Varèse
as Self (archive footage)
- Don Van Vliet
Don Van Vliet
as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)
- The Mothers of Invention
The Mothers of Invention
as Themselves (archive footage)
- Johnny Guitar Watson
Johnny Guitar Watson
as Self (archive footage)
- Pamela Zarubica
Pamela Zarubica
as Self - Zappa's Roommate
Key crew
Directed by Alex Winter, produced by Ahmet Zappa, John Frizzell and Alex Winter.
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Zappa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 68 ratings.
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Zappa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zappa online?
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Zappa (2020) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects 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 Zappa?
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The main cast of Zappa (2020) includes Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Pamela Des Barres, Lonnie Lardner and Patrice Zappa. The film was directed by Alex Winter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zappa released?
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Zappa was released on November 27, 2020 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Zappa worth watching?
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Zappa (2020) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zappa?
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Yes. The official Zappa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.