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The Fearless Freaks (2005)
Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980's. 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.
Updated May 11 2020
Cast
Wayne Coyne
Wayne Coyne
Bradley Beesley
Narrator
Beck
Beck Hansen
Dolly Coyne
Herself
Kenny Coyne
Himself
Marty Coyne
Himself
Tommy Coyne
Himself
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Crew
Bradley Beesley
Director
Scott Booker
Producer
Alan Novey
Camera Operator
Damon Cook
Producer
Andrew Mayer
Editor
Ryan Dolan
Executive Producer
Rick Fuller
Producer
Dan Jacunich
Executive Producer
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