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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 15, 2014

Runtime

1h 17m

Genres

Documentary, Music

User Score

59%

Original Title

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

Production Companies

Wrecking Crew, Polyvinyl Records, Shrine, Oscilloscope

Director

Jason Miller

Budget

$100

Description

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?