The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

7.1

/10

1h 17mDocumentary Music Biography Drama

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?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. ... Read more

Starring Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes, Kevin Barnes, Nina Barnes, Janelle Monáe, Solange, Susan Sarandon, Jon Brion

Watch "The Past Is a Grotesque Animal" on Apple TV+ (itunes) released in 2014. It's a documentary and music movie, and has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 from Imdb which is usually fine for this kind of movie, and is currently only available for purchase or rent.