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Zappa (2020) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2020 · 129 min · English
- Echo score 85
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- Directed by
- Alex Winter
- Starring
- George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Timothy Carey
- Budget
- $1.1M
This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the iconic Frank Zappa, going beyond his groundbreaking music to reveal the rebellious spirit that defined him. Featuring unprecedented access to family archives and exclusive interviews with those closest to him, the film portrays a complex genius whose personal life was as captivating and turbulent as his innovative art.
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