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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

5.520141h 17mNRMovieDocumentaryMusic

A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he…

DirectorJason Miller
WritersJason Miller·Andrew Napier

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Cast · Directed by Jason Miller

DA
Dottie Alexander
Self
DA
Derek Almstead
Self
DB
David Barnes
Self
KB
Kevin Barnes
Self
NB
Nina Barnes
Self
JMJanelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Self
SSolange
Solange
Self
SSSusan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Self
JBJon Brion
Jon Brion
Self

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is streaming on Fandor, Cineverse and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal on Netflix?

No, The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Fandor and Cineverse.

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.