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The Past Is A Grotesque Animal

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The Past Is A Grotesque Animal
Of Montreal is the brainchild of Athens GA based singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes. This film documents a band's life, from festivals (Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza), on the tour bus, backstage, in the studio...nowhere was off limits.
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THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL is a personal, accessible portrait of an artist – of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes – 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?

  • Year
    2014
  • Runtime
    76 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Jason Miller
  • Producer
    Andrew Napier, Seth Hubbard, Matt Lunsford
  • Cast
    Kevin Barnes, Of Montreal, Solange Knowles, Janelle Monáe
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