With over 60 albums and a career that spans groundbreaking work as a bandleader, independent filmmaker and composer, Frank Zappa is one of the most innovative, influential and divisive artists of his generation. Tapping into his family’s expansive vault of rarely seen home videos—including his personal documentation of his battle with cancer toward the end of his life— filmmaker Alex Winter crafts the definitive look at a daring musical genius who challenged the status quo and left an indelible mark on American culture. Narrated by the man himself, Zappa is an intimate and in-depth examination that’s filled with surprises for fans.
Stick around after the film for a special bonus scene of Zappa performing "Apostrophe" in 1973, including never-before-seen backstage footage.
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