The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

77 mins | Documentary, Music | June 15, 2014

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?

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

77 mins | Documentary, Music | June 15, 2014

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
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?
IMDb rating 7.1
Producers Wrecking Crew, Polyvinyl Records, Shrine
Original title The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Directors Jason Miller
Writers Jason Miller, Andrew Napier

Cast

Derek Almstead

as Self

David Barnes

as Self

Kevin Barnes

as Self

Nina Barnes

as Self

Janelle Monáe

as Self

Solange

as Self

Susan Sarandon

as Self

Jon Brion

as Self