
Film
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
2015 · 1h 27m · Documentary · Music
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- 7.0
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 75%
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Overview
Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.
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Cast

Matt Groening
Himself

Les Claypool
Himself

Penn Jillette
Himself

Jerry Harrison
Himself
Gary Panter
Himself
Robert Crow
Himself

Homer Flynn
Himself

Hardy Fox
Himself

Jay Clem
Himself

John Kennedy
Himself
Crew
- Don Hardy Jr.Director · Screenplay · Director of Photography · Editor
- Josh KeppelDirector of Photography
- Barton John BishoffEditor · Director of Photography
Media
Details
- Release date
- March 14, 2015
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Rated
- G
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
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