Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2014 · 1h 17m

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

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Director
Jason Miller
Cast
Dottie Alexander as Self Derek Almstead as Self David Barnes as Self Kevin Barnes as Self Nina Barnes as Self Janelle Monáe as Self
Crew
Jason Miller — Director of Photography Jason Miller — Writer Andrew Napier — Writer
Synopsis

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?

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Key Collaborators
Jason Miller Director Jason Miller Director of Photography Jason Miller Writer Andrew Napier Writer
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