Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (movie)

Classic Albums: Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Over-Nite Sensation (movie)

  • User score: 6.5
  • Production country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Producer: Matthew Longfellow
  • Production companies: Isis Production, Eagle Rock Entertainment
  • Genre: Music, Documentary
  • Release date: 5/1/2007
  • Run time: 50 min.

Movie description

This episode focuses on Zappa's early 70s albums, Overnight Sensation (1973) and Apostrophy (') (1974). Together they encapsulate Zappa's extraordinary musical diversity and were also the 2 most commercially successful albums that he released in his prolific career. Included are interviews, musical demonstrations, rare archive & home movie footage, plus live performances to tell the story behind the conception and recording of these groundbreaking albums. Extras include additional interviews and demonstrations not included in the broadcast version, 2 full performances from the Roxy in 1973 and Saturday Night Live in 1976, and new full live performance done specially for these Classic Albums.

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Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Role(s): Self

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Gail Zappa

Gail Zappa

Role(s): Self

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Billy Bob Thornton

Billy Bob Thornton

Role(s): Self

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Ruth Underwood

Ruth Underwood

Role(s): Self

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