Film

Frank Zappa

1971 · 51m · Documentary · Music

IMDb

6.9

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s. Filmed at Zappa’s home and during rehearsals and performances with the Mothers of Invention, the program combines interviews, backstage scenes, and concert footage recorded at the Fillmore West featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Alongside performances and informal conversations, Zappa reflects on his musical influences, creative methods, and views on American culture and politics while working on projects such as 200 Motels.

Frank Zappa

Self

Dweezil Zappa

Self

Moon Unit Zappa

Self

Gail Zappa

Self

Wild Man Fischer

Self (archive footage)

Pamela Des Barres

Self

Howard Kaylan

Self (archive footage)

Lucy Offerall

Self

Mark Volman

Self (archive footage)

Don Van Vliet

Self

Aynsley Dunbar

Self (archive footage)

• Roelof KiersDirector
• Bert RoozemondEditor

Release date

February 11, 1971

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

51m

Genres

Documentary, Music

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