Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa is a genius and passage by passage this film is marvellous when it isn't outright brilliant…what's good in this film, is very good. Bruce Brickford's clay animation is particularly outstanding and Zappa is generous with it, as well as offering interview footage of the furry-humoured, eloquently stoned Bickford himself. The rest of the film is a concert given in New York City, a very...

A Frank Zappa show goes far beyond a mere concert – it is an experience… a flight of improvisation, musicianship, and cerebral cynicism. An unparalleled composer and guitarist, Zappa redefined rock ʻnʼ roll paradigms by introducing his favourite influences from classical music, jazz, blues, doowop, traditional and non-traditional music. Roxy The Movie, filmed over three nights in December 1973,...

The unsung genius and underrated musicianship of Frank Zappa is shown in the making of two classic albums that blended melodies, ballads and blues.

Interviews, concert performances and archival footage offer insight into the life and career of musician Frank Zappa.

The story, interspersed with performances by the Mothers and the Royal Symphony Orchestra, is a tale of life on the road. The band members' main concerns are the search for groupies and the desire to get paid.