The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014) is a Documentary, Music film that follows a personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it? Currently, you can watch The Past Is a Grotesque Animal on Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 10 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.