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1. 200 Motels (1971)
R | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
The great Frank Zappa's outrageous psychedelic precursor to today's music videos features "The Mothers of Invention" wreaking havoc in a typical American town. Ringo Starr narrates.
Directors: Tony Palmer, Frank Zappa | Stars: Mark Volman, Howard Kaylan, Ian Underwood, Aynsley Dunbar
Votes: 2,374 | Gross: $0.05M
2. Baby Snakes (1979)
R | 166 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Rock artist Frank Zappa hosts a concert in New York City. This movie contains tons of on-stage footage, off-stage footage, and animation.
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Frank Zappa, Adrian Belew, Tommy Mars, Terry Bozzio
Votes: 923
3. Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (2016)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician, Frank Zappa.
Director: Thorsten Schütte | Stars: Frank Zappa, Steve Allen, Angel, Chuck Ash
Votes: 1,371 | Gross: $0.35M
4. The Hot Karl (2001 Video)
R | 92 min | Action, Comedy
For Manny Forskinn being the fifty-fifty man, "half truth and half tale makes a better sale", has become a way of life. As a writer looking to create the ultimate story, Manny seeks out ... See full summary »
Director: David Langlois | Stars: Conan Graham, Fareed Abdelhak, Alistair Abell, Doug Abrahams
Votes: 36
5. Uncle Meat (1987 Video)
100 min | Comedy, Music, Sci-Fi
Biff Debris becomes obsessed with trying to record a hit single.
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Massimo Bassoli, Rodney Bingenheimer
Votes: 202
6. The Amazing Mister Bickford (1987 Video)
52 min | Animation, Music
Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
Directors: Frank Zappa, Bruce Bickford | Stars: Bruce Bickford, Frank Zappa
Votes: 197
7. Video from Hell (1985 Video)
60 min | Music
In a little over an hour, 'VIDEO FROM HELL' provides a preview of current and projected Honker releases, including 'BABY SNAKES', 'THE TRUE STORY OF 200 MOTELS' and 'UNCLE MEAT' (all 1987 ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Phyllis Smith Altenhaus, Dick Barber, Adrian Belew, Jimmy Carl Black
Votes: 101
8. Does Humor Belong in Music? (1985 Video)
57 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Frank Zappa, Ray White, Ike Willis, Bobby Martin
Votes: 370
9. The Dub Room Special! (1984 Video)
92 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Direct to video film by Frank Zappa. Features footage from two of his concerts: a 1974 Los Angeles concert and a 1981 New York City concert. It also includes clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
Directors: Dick Darley, Clark Santee, Frank Zappa | Stars: Frank Zappa, George Duke, Ruth Underwood, Chester Thompson
Votes: 222
10. Frank Zappa: You Are What You Is (1981 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Frank Zappa's "You Are What You Is."
Director: Frank Zappa | Stars: Ike Willis, Frank Zappa
Votes: 16
11. Zappa's Universe (1993 Video)
90 min | Music
Director: Willy Smax | Stars: Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Mats Öberg, Morgan Ågren
Votes: 21
12. Odio a Frank Zappa (2005)
6 min | Short
Director: Neto Villalobos | Stars: Fernando Cajaraville, Margarita Calatayud, Pep García, José Huedo
13.
Laurel Canyon (2020)
Episode:
Part 1
(2020)
TV-14 | 79 min | Documentary, History, Music
Laurel Canyon was a rural oasis that brought out the talents of young musicians. They formed bands together, broke up those bands, and formed new ones. They perfected their music at local clubs and pretty soon the world took notice.
Director: Alison Ellwood | Stars: Alice Cooper, David Crosby, Henry Diltz, Denny Doherty
Votes: 130
14.
Hoepla (1967)
Episode:
Vreemd, vaag, verdacht
(1967)
57 min | Documentary, Music
Zen master Taisen Y. Deshimaru opens the show with group meditation. Items include a Report on the KNIL, an interview with Mick Jagger and The Fool and a portrait of poet J.P.J.H. Clinge ... See full summary »
Director: Gied Jaspars | Stars: Hans Verhagen, Wim T. Schippers, Wim van der Linden, Trino Flothuis
15.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Freak Out!
(2021)
49 min | Documentary, Music
The Mothers of Invention's 1966 cult classic debut "Freak Out!" is analyzed, with insights from Frank Zappa's band members, family and fans.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Frank Zappa, Cheech Marin, Joe Travers, Ahmet Zappa
Votes: 32
16.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Frank Zappa: Apostrophe (')/Over-Nite Sensation
(2007)
97 min | Documentary, Music
Tells the story of the recording of Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's "Over-Nite Sensation" and Zappa's solo album "Apostrophe (')".
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Frank Zappa, Billy Bob Thornton, George Duke, Ian Underwood
Votes: 157