| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (105 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Chris Sievey, Frank Sidebottom, John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Vegas, Mark Radcliffe, Ross Noble, Tony Wilson |
| Event |
Originally produced by Factory 25 in 2019. |
| Summary |
A documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Chris Sievey who wore a huge paper mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. BEING FRANK tells the twisted tale of a split personality, exploring the extraordinary secret life of a songwriter, artist, comedian and wayward genius. Sievey's life was a fantastical, subversive piece of performance art. His greatest creation, the mysterious Frank Sidebottom, became a star - a manic, insane, mercurial star who obscured his own creator. The 2014 film titled FRANK starring Michael Fassbender was inspired by his sensational mystery. Nominated for Best Documentary at the **British Independent Film Awards.** Official Selection at the **SXSW Film Festival**. *"Sievey was hugely dysfunctional, but his mania produced utterly unique, anarchic work - one couldn't have existed without the other. This is a meticulously crafted tribute..." - Alex Godfrey, **Time Out*** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Popular culture.
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Mass media and culture.
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Artists.
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Music.
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Performing arts.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Sullivan, Steve, film director.
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Sievey, Chris, actor.
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Sidebottom, Frank, actor.
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Cooper Clarke, John, actor.
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Vegas, Johnny, actor.
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Radcliffe, Mark, actor.
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Noble, Ross, actor.
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Wilson, Tony, actor.
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Factory 25 (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
6713350 Kanopy |
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