Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa (1971)

1971-02-11

(US) •

Documentary,

Music

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Overview

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.

Movie Cast

Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Self

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Dweezil Zappa

Self

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Moon Unit Zappa

Self

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Gail Zappa

Self

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Wild Man Fischer

Self (archive footage)

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Pamela Des Barres

Self

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Howard Kaylan

Self (archive footage)

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Lucy Offerall

Self

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Mark Volman

Self (archive footage)

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Don Van Vliet

Self

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Aynsley Dunbar

Self (archive footage)