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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

Documentary, Music - 2014
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
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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?
Cast:
,
Jon Brion
,
Susan Sarandon
,
Solange
,
Janelle Monáe
,
Dottie Alexander
,
Derek Almstead
,
David Barnes
,
Kevin Barnes
,
Nina Barnes

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Rated:
Unrated
Runtime:
77 min
Release date:
15 Jun 2014
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$100
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
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Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
How exhilarating, and exhausting, it must be to wake up every day and be Kevin Barnes.
– Peter Keough,
Boston Globe,
19 Jun 2014
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