The Past is a Grotesque Animal

Jun 16 2014 Unrated 1h 17m
Biography, Documentary, Music

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

Jason Miller, Andrew Napier

Directed by

Jason Miller

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Shrine, Polyvinyl Records, Wrecking Crew

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
166
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA