Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

6.7 / 10

(15 votes)

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.

Country:

Austria,

Germany,

Netherlands,

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary,

Music

Duration:

87 minutes

Year:

2015

Director:

Don Hardy Jr.

Cast:
Matt Groening

Himself

Les Claypool

Himself

Penn Jillette

Himself

Jerry Harrison

Himself

Gary Panter

Himself

Crew:
Don Hardy Jr.

Director

Don Hardy Jr.

Screenplay

Don Hardy Jr.

Director of Photography

Barton John Bishoff

Director of Photography

Barton John Bishoff

Editor