The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997)

Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.

Producers	BBC
Original title	The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Directors	Elaine Shepherd
Writers	Elaine Shepherd

Cast

John Peel

as Himself (Narrator)

Don Van Vliet

as Himself

Frank Zappa

as Himself

Matt Groening

as Himself