The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

Name: The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
Cast: John Peel, Don Van Vliet, Frank Zappa, Matt Groening, Jimmy Carl Black

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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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Cast & Crew

Director: Elaine Shepherd

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

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