Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Genre: Documentary

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.

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Genres

Documentary, Music

Director

Don Hardy

Cast

Gerald Casale, Les Claypool, Chris Combs

Released

1 July 2017

Runtime

1h 27m

IMDb rating

7 / 10

Votes

580

Rotten Tomatoes

75%

Edition

Base