Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
The story of the iconic renegade cult band The Residents. From the group’s formation in Shreveport to their success in the burgeoning San Francisco avant-garde music scene of the 60s and 70s, The Residents redefined what a rock band could be. With the advent of music videos in the 1980s, these masked musicians gained global fame as MTV darlings and serious art world figures.
DIRECTED BY DON HARDY JR.
UNITED STATES | 2015 | ENGLISH
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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
The story of the iconic renegade cult band The Residents. From the group’s formation in Shreveport to their success in the burgeoning San Francisco avant-garde music scene of the 60s and 70s, The Residents redefined what a rock band could be. With the advent of music videos in the 1980s, these ma...
Extras
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Vileness Fats
Outtakes from The Residents' underground epic film Vileness Fats.
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Third Reich and Roll short film
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One Minute Movies
Short films made to promote The Residents Commercial Album.
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Hello Skinny
The short film by the Residents, Hello Skinny.
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Freak Show DVD Animation
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Melon Collie Lassie
New short film for the song Melon Collie Lassie.
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Ultimate Box Set
A short film promoting the Ultimate Box Set of The Residents.
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Chris Cutler interview
Interview with Chris Cutler of the band Henry Cow about The Residents.
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Brian Poole interview
Interview with Brian Poole of band Renaldo and the Loaf about the impact of The Residents.
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Hein Fokker interview
Extended interview with Hein Fokker, the long-time tour manager for The Residents.
