Release Date

11 Feb, 1971

Runtime

00:51: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s. Filmed at Zappa’s home and during rehearsals and performances with the Mothers of Invention, the program combines interviews, backstage scenes, and concert footage recorded at the Fillmore West featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Alongside performances and informal conversations, Zappa reflects on his musical influences, creative methods, and views on American culture and politics while working on projects such as 200 Motels.

Original Title

Frank Zappa

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Actors

Frank Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

Gail Zappa

Wild Man Fischer

Pamela Des Barres

Howard Kaylan

Lucy Offerall

Mark Volman

Don Van Vliet

Aynsley Dunbar

Crew

Jan Rap

E. van Durlacher

Roelof Kiers

Frank Zappa

Bert Roozemond

Peter Bos