19 August 1997 Factual, Music 52 mins
Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles, blog posts, etc. relating to The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart.
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John Peel as Himself (Narrator)
Don Van Vliet as Himself
Frank Zappa as Himself (archive footage)
Matt Groening as Himself
Jimmy Carl Black as Himself
Ry Cooder as Himself
Bruce Fowler as Himself
Eric Drew Feldman as Himself
United Kingdom 19 August 1997
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