Residents - Theory Of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents DVD
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21-FILM 5574 DVD
"The first official documentary sanctioned by The Residents. THEORY OF OBSCURITY tells the story of the iconic renegade cult band The Residents. From the group's formation in Shreveport to their success in the burgeoning San Francisco avant-garde music scene of the 60s and 70s, The Residents redefined what a rock band could be. With the advent of music videos in the 1980s, these masked musicians gained global fame as MTV darlings and serious art world figures.
Critically acclaimed festival favorite that premiered at 2015 SXSW and has been invited to prestigious fests, including SIFF, BAFICI, and L'Etrange. - Features interviews with many famous musicians, actors, and filmmakers who were inspired by The Residents, including: Jerry Harrison (The Talking Heads), Matt Groening (creator of The Simpsons), Gerald Casale (Devo), Josh Freese (Guns N' Roses, Weezer), Penn Jillette, Homer Flynn, and others. Bonus features include: Footage of The Residents first EVER performance at The Boarding House in San Francisco; footage and outtakes from their uncompleted film Vileness Fat; lots more."
- Format TypeNTSC
- Region CodingAll Region
- LabelFilm Movement
- UPC857692005574