Film

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

2015 · 1h 27m · Documentary · Music

IMDb

7.0

Rotten Tomatoes

75%

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.

Matt Groening

Himself

Les Claypool

Himself

Penn Jillette

Himself

Jerry Harrison

Himself

Gary Panter

Himself

Robert Crow

Himself

Homer Flynn

Himself

Hardy Fox

Himself

Jay Clem

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John Kennedy

Himself

• Don Hardy Jr.Director · Screenplay · Director of Photography · Editor
• Josh KeppelDirector of Photography
• Barton John BishoffEditor · Director of Photography

Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents - Festival Trailer

Release date

March 14, 2015

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 27m

Rated

G

Genres

Documentary, Music

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