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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

20151h 27mDon Hardy Jr.
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 75%

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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. 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.

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What is Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015) about?

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…

Who stars in Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents?

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents stars Matt Groening (Himself), Les Claypool (Himself), Penn Jillette (Himself), Jerry Harrison (Himself), Gary Panter (Himself). The film was directed by Don Hardy Jr..

How long is Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents?

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015.

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Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Documentary, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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