The Fearless Freaks
“The life and times of an American invention??”
Synopsis
Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.
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The Flaming Lips: The Fearless Freaks - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Beesley
- Original Title
- The Fearless Freaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Shout! Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Beesley
JoLynn Garnes, Andrew Mayer
Rick Fuller, Damon Cook, Ryan Dolan, Scott Booker, Dan Jacunich
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Bradley Beesley
Director
JoLynn Garnes
Editor
Rick Fuller
Producer
Andrew Mayer
Editor
Damon Cook
Producer
Scott Booker
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Fearless Freaks about?
Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.
Who directed The Fearless Freaks?
The Fearless Freaks was directed by Bradley Beesley.
Who stars in The Fearless Freaks?
The principal cast of The Fearless Freaks includes Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd, Kliph Scurlock, Michael Ivins, Beck.
When was The Fearless Freaks released and how long is it?
The Fearless Freaks was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fearless Freaks?
The Fearless Freaks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).