The Artist Formerly Known As Captain Beefheart (1997)

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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

John Peel

Himself (Narrator)

D

Don Van Vliet

Himself

Frank Zappa

Himself (archive footage)

Matt Groening

Himself

J

Jimmy Carl Black

Himself

Ry Cooder

Himself

B

Bruce Fowler

Himself

E

Eric Drew Feldman

Himself

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