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MASTER SCORE 63.7 / 100
2015·Documentary / Music·1h 27m

THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS

Theory of Obscurity tells the story of the renegade sound and video collective known as The Residents…a story that spans 40 years and is clouded in mystery. Many details surrounding the group are secret, including the identities of its members. They always perform wearing masks and costumes, which is part of their magic. At its heart, this story is about perseverance and chasing your dream. The Residents never caved to convention. They never compromised. They’ve followed their muse for decades and thousands of fans have hung on for the ride. Along the way they’ve also inspired many people to be weird, take chances and find their own voice.

Above the Line
Don Hardy·DirectorDon Hardy Jr.·ScreenplayJosh Keppel·Director of PhotographyBarton John Bishoff·Editor
Cast
Matt Groening·HimselfLes Claypool·HimselfPenn Jillette·HimselfJerry Harrison·HimselfGary Panter·HimselfRobert Crow·HimselfHomer Flynn·HimselfHardy Fox·HimselfJay Clem·HimselfJohn Kennedy·Himself
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Don Hardy Jr.·Director
Writing· 1
Don Hardy Jr.·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Josh Keppel·Director of PhotographyDon Hardy Jr.·Director of PhotographyBarton John Bishoff·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Barton John Bishoff·EditorDon Hardy Jr.·Editor
By the Numbers
63.7
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7.0
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