Frank Zappa Movies

  • 1970
    The Male Swagger

    The Male Swagger

    The Male Swagger

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    Film about male swagger.

    The Male Swagger
  • 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
  • 2014
    Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

    Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

    Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II

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    Deep Purple is one of the most influential and important guitar bands in history, one of the godfathers of the heavy metal genre, with over 100...

    Made in Japan: The Rise of Deep Purple Mk II
  • 2012
    From Straight to Bizarre

    From Straight to Bizarre

    From Straight to Bizarre

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    Documentary about the rise and fall of Frank Zappa's record labels, Bizarre and Straight which featured a collection of acts that included: Alice...

    From Straight to Bizarre
  • 1971
    The Making of 200 Motels

    The Making of 200 Motels

    The Making of 200 Motels

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    Directed by Roelof Kiers for Dutch television, this documentary follows Frank Zappa at home and during the making of 200 Motels. Combining interviews...

    The Making of 200 Motels
  • 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
  • 1971
    Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East

    Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East

    Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East

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    Video of the famous performance released by both Zappa and Lennon

    Frank Zappa, John Lennon & Yoko Ono: At Fillmore East
  • 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
  • 1972
    Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

    Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

    Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

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    On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, N.Y.. The show was taped and aired...

    Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
  • 2013
    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme

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    Frank Zappa: A Token of his Extreme is the 1974 television special recorded at Kcet in Hollywood that was produced by Zappa and aired only in France...

    Frank Zappa: A Token Of His Extreme
  • 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?
  • 1967
    Luden’s Cough Drops

    Luden’s Cough Drops

    Luden’s Cough Drops

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    In 1967, Ed Seeman hired Frank Zappa for $2,000 to do the soundtrack for this animated TV commercial that he was animating and producing. It won a...

    Luden’s Cough Drops
  • 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
  • 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!
  • 2014
    Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

    Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

    Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

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    In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of...

    Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily
  • 1972
    Deep Purple: Made In Japan

    Deep Purple: Made In Japan

    Deep Purple: Made In Japan

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    Made in Japan was recorded live over three nights during 15–17 August 1972 at Festival Hall, Osaka and at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan. Four of the...

    Deep Purple: Made In Japan
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2002
    Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa

    Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa

    Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa

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    Band from Utopia A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa review This tribute to the music of Frank Zappa was recorded live at Jazzopen, Stuttgart,...

    Band from Utopia: A Tribute to the Music of Frank Zappa
  • 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