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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

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9 Ratings
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2017

Documentary

1h 27m

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. Our film takes viewers inside this incredibly private group with unprecedented access to their archives and their recent 40th anniversary tour. The Residents have released more than 60 albums, performed all over the world and inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice. Now, our film will introduce The Residents to a whole new generation. Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents featuring Matt Groening and Les Claypool is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Tubi, and 9 others. It's a documentary movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (578 votes) and was well received by critics.

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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. Our film takes viewers inside this incredibly private group with unprecedented access to their archives and their recent 40th anniversary tour. The Residents have released more than 60 albums, performed all over the world and inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice. Now, our film will introduce The Residents to a whole new generation. Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents featuring Matt Groening and Les Claypool is streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, free on Tubi, and 9 others. It's a documentary movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (578 votes) and was well received by critics.

Documentary

2017

1h27m

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US

Director

Don Hardy Jr.

Himself

Hardy Fox

Himself

Jay Clem

Themselves

The Residents

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Don Hardy Jr.

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