Don Van Vliet Movies

  • 2020
    Zappa

    Zappa

    Zappa

    7.32020HD

    With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life...

    Zappa
  • 2006
    Captain Beefheart: Under Review

    Captain Beefheart: Under Review

    Captain Beefheart: Under Review

    62006HD

    Captain Beefheart Under Review documents the career of the unique musician. The film combines performance footage by the man and his various back-up...

    Captain Beefheart: Under Review
  • 1971
    Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa

    01971HD

    The Documentary centers around Zappa at home, and on Tour. The amazing thing is that Zappa allowed a guy with a camera to film the band at the...

    Frank Zappa
  • 1997
    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart

    01997HD

    Elaine Shepherd’s classic BBC documentary, introduced and narrated by John Peel. Completely wonderful, a 50 minute joy: reviews, articles,...

    The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart
  • 2005
    Derailroaded

    Derailroaded

    Derailroaded

    7.62005HD

    A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.

    Derailroaded
  • 1994
    Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

    Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

    Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff

    6.91994HD

    Don van Vliet, alias "Captain Beefheart", is one of the most influential, misunderstood, talked about, admired, copied, treasured, loved and quoted...

    Don Van Vliet: Some YoYo Stuff
  • 1969
    Burnt Weeny Sandwich

    Burnt Weeny Sandwich

    Burnt Weeny Sandwich

    01969HD

    A film by Frank Zappa made for the Dilexi Foundation on KQED

    Burnt Weeny Sandwich
  • 1971
    Lick My Decals Off, Baby

    Lick My Decals Off, Baby

    Lick My Decals Off, Baby

    01971HD

    Experimental commercial made for Captain Beefheart's LP of the same name. Is in MOMA despite a stunted release.

    Lick My Decals Off, Baby