The Past is a Grotesque Animal (NR)

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synopsis

THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL is a personal, accessible portrait of an artist - of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes - 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?

details

Documentary
1 hr. 30 min.
Opened June 19th, 2014

director

Jason Miller

writer

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synopsis

THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL is a personal, accessible portrait of an artist - of Montreal frontman Kevin Barnes - 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?

details

Documentary
1 hr. 30 min.
Opened June 19th, 2014

director

Jason Miller

writer