The True Story of Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels

Year: 1988

Runtime: 59 mins

Language: English

ComedyMusicDocumentary

This hour‑long documentary examines Frank Zappa’s 1971 comic opera 200 Motels, using rare home footage and behind‑the‑scenes clips from the six‑day shoot and recording sessions. Appearances include Ringo Starr, Theodore Bikel and Keith Moon, and it highlights songs “Sleeping in a Jar” and “Strictly Genteel,” the first feature‑length video film.

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