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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

5.5

1h 17m

2014

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?

Director

Jason Miller

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Dottie Alexander

as Self

Derek Almstead

as Self

David Barnes

as Self

Kevin Barnes

Kevin Barnes

as Self

Nina Barnes

as Self

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

as Self

Solange

Solange

as Self

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

as Self

Jon Brion

Jon Brion

as Self

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