Frank Zappa
1971·Movie·51m
Documentary, Music
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.
- Directed by
- Roelof Kiers
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 11 February 1971
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Cast
Frank Zappa
Self
Dweezil Zappa
Self
Moon Unit Zappa
Self
- GZ
Gail Zappa
Self
Wild Man Fischer
Self (archive footage)
Pamela Des Barres
Self
- HK
Howard Kaylan
Self (archive footage)
- LO
Lucy Offerall
Self
- MV
Mark Volman
Self (archive footage)
Don Van Vliet
Self
- AD
Aynsley Dunbar
Self (archive footage)