The Past Is a Grotesque Animal [268917] Released: 2014-06-15 Revenue: $0 Budget: $100 Profit: $-100 Runtime: 77 mins Popularity: 0.5861 Vote Average: 5.889 Vote Count: 9 Overview: 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 struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it? Cast [9] Dottie AlexanderSelf Derek AlmsteadSelf David BarnesSelf Kevin BarnesSelf Nina BarnesSelf Janelle MonáeSelf SolangeSelf Susan SarandonSelf Jon BrionSelf Trailers THE PAST IS A GROTESQUE ANIMAL - Official Theatrical Trailer (HD)-Oscilloscope Laboratories