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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

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Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: 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?
💵 Budget: USD 100
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2014-06-15
⌚ Running Time: 77 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 5.5

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Dottie Alexander original image
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Dottie Alexander
Derek Almstead original image
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Derek Almstead
David Barnes original image
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David Barnes
Kevin Barnes original image
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Kevin Barnes
Nina Barnes original image
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Nina Barnes
Janelle Monáe original image
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Janelle Monáe
Solange original image
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Solange
Susan Sarandon original image
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Susan Sarandon
Jon Brion original image
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Jon Brion

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