Theory of Obscurity: a film about The Residents
Synopsis
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.
Section: 24 Beats Per Second
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Country: USA
Year: 2015
Runtime: 87min
Credits
Director: Don Hardy
Executive Producer: Yoshifumi Okuyama, The Noxious Twins
Producer: Don Hardy, Barton John Bishoff, Josh Keppel
Screenwriter: Don Hardy
Cinematographer: Don Hardy, Barton John Bishoff, Josh Keppel
Editor: Don Hardy, Barton John Bishoff
Sound Designer: Philip Perkins
Music: The Residents
Principal Cast: Matt Groening, Les Claypool, Penn Jillette, Jerry Harrison, Gary Panter, Rob Crow, Homer Flynn, Hardy Fox, Jay Clem, John Kennedy
Director Bio
Don Hardy is the co-founder of KTF Films, a documentary production company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Don’s films have played to sold-out audiences at prestigious film festivals and have been seen by millions of people around the world.
Contact
Sales Agent: Josh Braun/Submarine Entertinment
Public Film Contact
Don Hardy
KTF Films
don@ktffilms.com
(408) 368-2784
Publicity Contact
David Magdael
dmagdael@tcdm-associates.com