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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

(2014)

Documentary, Music

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1hrs 17m

Overview

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?

Score

58

All Trailers

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

All Casts

Dottie Alexander as Self

Dottie Alexander

** Self

Derek Almstead as Self

Derek Almstead

** Self

David Barnes as Self

David Barnes

** Self

Kevin Barnes as Self

Kevin Barnes

** Self

Nina Barnes as Self

Nina Barnes

** Self

Janelle Monáe as Self

Janelle Monáe

** Self

Solange as Self

Solange

** Self

Susan Sarandon as Self

Susan Sarandon

** Self

Jon Brion as Self

Jon Brion

** Self

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