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1971 · 98 mins · English
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Directed by
Tony Palmer
Starring
Theodore Bikel, Ringo Starr, Frank Zappa, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Mark Volman

Frank Zappa notes that touring drives him mad, and the concept for the film originated while his band, the Mothers of Invention, were on the road. The documentary weaves live performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra into a portrait of life on tour, highlighting the musicians’ pursuit of groupies and the constant need to earn money.

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