Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015)

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015)

2015-03-14 Austria, Germany, Netherlands, United States of America 87 Min. PG-13
6.7 15 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Matt Groening is Himself
Himself
Les Claypool is Himself
Himself
Penn Jillette is Himself
Himself
Jerry Harrison is Himself
Himself
Gary Panter is Himself
Himself
Robert Crow is Himself
Himself
Homer Flynn is Himself
Himself
Hardy Fox is Himself
Himself
Jay Clem is Himself
Himself
John Kennedy is Himself
Himself
The Residents is Themselves
Themselves

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