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- TV-14
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Summary It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comidian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge paper mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after died. The 2014 Magnolia Pictures film titled Frank was inspired by his sensational mystery.
- TV-14
- Altitude Film Entertainment
- 1 h 45 m
- TV-14
- Altitude Film Entertainment
- 1 h 45 m
Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
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Summary It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comidian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge paper mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after died. The 2014 Magnolia Pictures film titled Frank was inspired by his sensational mystery.
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
79
100% Positive
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7 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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[An] affectionate, frequently amusing documentary portrait.
There is also a wonderful range of archive materials apparently dug out from Sievey’s cellar, including footage of Frank’s transfixingly odd appearances on Saturday morning children’s television, skulking around behind Andy Crane on Motormouth and riffing with Andrea Arnold on No. 73.
A charmer with strong appeal for video release, it is lively enough to merit a niche theatrical run beforehand.
It’s appropriate that this absorbing, tender documentary has been driven by a surge of fan loyalty and love.
An impressive sift through one of the UK’s weirdest pop-cult phenomena, even if it doesn’t manage to unpick the strange relationship between Sievey and Sidebottom.
Uncovering the man behind the mask, Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story is a deeply compassionate documentary. Created thanks to the tireless efforts of its filmmakers in sourcing crowdfunding to produce the feature, a communal spirit lingers over the film.
A documentary, at once acerbic and affectionate, that tracks Sievey’s one-of-a-kind, semi-off-the-rails career.
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Production Company
Piece of Cardboard Productions
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating TV-14
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Tagline The unmasking of a creative genius.
Website
http://www.beingfrankmovie.com/
Awards
British Independent Film Awards
• 1 Nomination