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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal(2014)
Status: Released
Date: 2014-06-15
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10 Votes
Time: 1h 17m
Overview:
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?
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $100.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Wrecking Crew
Polyvinyl Records Co.
Shrine
Movie: The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Top 9 Billed Cast
Kevin Barnes
Self
Janelle Monáe
Self
Solange
Self
Susan Sarandon
Self
Jon Brion
Self
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THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL - Official Theatrical Trailer (HD)-Oscilloscope Laboratories - Trailer
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