Netherlands / Feb 11, 1971
51min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lucy Offerall | Self |
| Mark Volman | Self (archive footage) |
| Don Van Vliet | Self |
| Aynsley Dunbar | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Frank Zappa |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | VPRO |
| Release date | 11 febbraio 1971 |
| Editing | Bert Roozemond |
| Cinematography | Peter Bos |
| Assistant directors | Roelof Kiers |
| Camera operators | Peter Bos |
| Additional photography | Peter Bos |
| Music | Frank Zappa, E. van Durlacher, Jan Rap |
| Sound | E. van Durlacher, Jan Rap, Frank Zappa |
Release dates
TV
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