Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Seen it?2015 | 87 min | Documentary, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who love a true story told well and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. Same wavelength as The Last Waltz or The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Hardy Jr.
- Matt GroeningHimself
- Les ClaypoolHimself
- Penn JilletteHimself
- Jerry HarrisonHimself
- Gary PanterHimself
- Robert CrowHimself
- Homer FlynnHimself
- Hardy FoxHimself
- Jay ClemHimself
- John KennedyHimself