Frank Zappa

The story

Produced for Dutch television and directed by Roelof Kiers, this documentary offers an observational portrait of musician and composer Frank Zappa in the early 1970s. Filmed at Zappa’s home and during rehearsals and performances with the Mothers of Invention, the program combines interviews, backstage scenes, and concert footage recorded at the Fillmore West featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. Alongside performances and informal conversations, Zappa reflects on his musical influences, creative methods, and views on American culture and politics while working on projects such as 200 Motels.

Cast & crew

Frank ZappaSelf

Dweezil ZappaSelf

Moon Unit ZappaSelf

Gail Zappa

Gail ZappaSelf

Wild Man FischerSelf (archive footage)

Pamela Des BarresSelf

Howard Kaylan

Howard KaylanSelf (archive footage)

Lucy Offerall

Lucy OfferallSelf

Mark Volman

Mark VolmanSelf (archive footage)

Don Van Vliet

Don Van VlietSelf

Aynsley Dunbar

Aynsley DunbarSelf (archive footage)