Trailer: Alex Winter’s look at the trippy life of rock icon Frank ‘Zappa’

Kerry McNabb and Frank Zappa in ZAPPA(Yoram Kahana / Magnolia Pictures)
With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, Zappa explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s assembly features appearances by Frank’s widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank’s musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White and others.
Directed by Alex Winter (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure), produced by Alex Winter, Glen Zipper, Ahmet Zappa, John Frizzell, Devorah DeVries, and Jade Allen; and executive produced by Robert Halmi and Jim Reeve of Great Point Media.
Zappa will be available everywhere on demand Thanksgiving weekend from Magnolia Pictures.
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