Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents (2015)

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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.

Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

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Matt Groening
Matt Groening as Himself Age 72 · Portland, Oregon, USA Matthew Abram Groening (/ˈɡreɪnɪŋ/ GRAY-ning; born February 15, 1954) is an American cartoonist, writer, producer, and animator. He is best known as the creator of the television series The Simpsons (...
Les Claypool
Les Claypool as Himself Age 62 · Richmond, California, USA Leslie Edward "Les" Claypool (born September 29, 1963) is an American musician and writer, best known as the lead vocalist and bassist in the band Primus. Claypool's playing style on the electric bass...
Penn Jillette
Penn Jillette as Himself Age 71 · Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA Penn Jillette is an American magician, juggler, comedian, musician, inventor, actor, and best-selling author known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller..
Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison as Himself Age 77 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Jeremiah Griffin Harrison is an American songwriter, musician, producer, and entrepreneur. He achieved fame as the keyboardist and guitarist for the new wave band Talking Heads and as an original memb...
Homer Flynn
Homer Flynn as Himself Age 81 · Shreveport, Louisiane Homer Flynn III is an American multimedia artist, musician, graphic designer and businessman who is known for his role as founding member, co-owner and current "Captain Doc" of The Cryptic Corporation...
Hardy Fox
Hardy Fox as Himself Died 2018 · Longview, Texas, USA Hardy Winfred Fox Jr. (also known as H., among various other aliases) (March 29th 1945 - October 30th 2018) was an American composer, sound engineer, A&R manager, writer, and artist, who was best know...

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