Frank Zappa Movies

  • 2024
    Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

    Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

    Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968

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    Shot on July 23, 1968, this historical 16mm footage of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, CA has been...

    Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention: Live at Whisky a Go Go 1968
  • 1967
    Sex in Today's World

    Sex in Today's World

    Sex in Today's World

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    An examination of changing sexual attitudes in the United States, including comments on the personal and sociological significance of the changes of...

    Sex in Today's World
  • 1967
    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

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    Documentary about young pop and rock musicians producing music as "a symptom and generator" of social unrest and generation gaps.

    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
  • 1987
    The Amazing Mr. Bickford

    The Amazing Mr. Bickford

    The Amazing Mr. Bickford

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    Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.

    The Amazing Mr. Bickford
  • 1991
    Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

    Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

    Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

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    Tom sets out to solve world problems, with help from Frank Zappa, Martin Mull, and wife Roseanne.

    Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
  • 1997
    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

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    Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles,...

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
  • 1968
    All My Loving

    All My Loving

    All My Loving

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    Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later released as a standalone DVD by the BFI

    All My Loving
  • 1985
    Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

    Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

    Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?

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    Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.

    Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?
  • 1994
    An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

    An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

    An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa

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    An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa is an Italian documentary that aired on the Videomusic channel on January 7, 1994. It includes...

    An American Dissident: un tributo a Frank Zappa
  • 1973
    Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

    Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

    Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden

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    TV concert from Zappa, footage from the warm-up was also tapped

    Frank Zappa: Opopoppa Stockholm, Sweden
  • 1971
    The Manipulator

    The Manipulator

    The Manipulator

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    An insane Hollywood makeup artist kidnaps a woman and keeps her prisoner in a prop-filled warehouse.

    The Manipulator
  • 1993
    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa

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    The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives...

    A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
  • 2002
    Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note

    Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note

    Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note

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    Frank Zappa: Phase Two is a 2002 documentary about Frank Zappa. It features a lot of footage from Scheffer's previous film, but new material from...

    Frank Zappa: Phase II - The Big Note
  • 2021
    The Art of Dissent

    The Art of Dissent

    The Art of Dissent

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    "The Art of Dissent" celebrates the resilience and power of artistic engagement in Czechoslovakia before and after the 1968 Soviet-led invasion. The...

    The Art of Dissent
  • 1987
    Video from Hell

    Video from Hell

    Video from Hell

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    In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF...

    Video from Hell
  • 2025
    Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

    Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

    Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep

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    The 1974 unreleased made-for-TV concert movie ‘Cheaper Than Cheep’ is finally being released 50 years later! This...

    Frank Zappa: Cheaper Than Cheep
  • 1978
    Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around

    Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around

    Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around

    4.51978HD

    Tracklisting: 1. Pound for a Brown 2. Baby Snakes 3. Deathless Horsie 4. Dancin' Fool 5. Easy Meat 6. Honey Don't You Want A Man Like Me 7....

    Frank Zappa: We Don't Mess Around
  • 1989
    Decade

    Decade

    Decade

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    Interviews with personalities including John Mellencamp, Spike Lee, Lou Reed, Roseanne Barr, David Byrne, George Michael and more, as they reflect on...

    Decade
  • 2021
    Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

    Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

    Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!

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    This programme tells the story behind the conception, recording and release of this groundbreaking album. By use of interviews, musical...

    Classic Albums: Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Freak Out!
  • 2000
    Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die

    Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die

    Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die

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    Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die is a 2000 documentary about Frank Zappa.

    Frank Zappa: The Present-Day Composer Refuses To Die