Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily (2014)
In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zappa's star-crossed concert in Palermo, Sicily, the wrap-up to a European tour that ended in public disturbances and police intervention. Cuccia had a ticket to the concert but never made it. Thirty years later, collaborating with Zappa's family, he re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and backstage footage; photographs; anecdotes from family, band members, and concertgoers; and insights from Zappa biographer and friend Massimo Bassoli. The story is also a personal one, as Cuccia interweaves the story of Zappa's trip to Sicily with his own memories from that summer.
Cast
- Massimo Bassoli - Himself
- Mathilda Doucette Zappa - Herself
- Dweezil Zappa - Himself
- Joe Travers - Himself
- Gail Zappa - Herself
- Moon Unit Zappa - Herself
- Diva Zappa - Herself
- Steve Vai - Himself
- Tanino Liberatore - Himself
- Frank Zappa - Himself (archive Footage)
Screenplay
Themes
Rare Recordings and Music History
Keywords
avant-garde, music history, progressive rock, american musician
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily about?
- In the feature documentary, Summer 82 – When Zappa Came to Sicily, filmmaker and Zappa fan Salvo Cuccia tells the behind-the-scenes story of Frank Zappa's star-crossed concert in Palermo, Sicily, the wrap-up to a European tour that ended in public disturbances and police intervention. Cuccia had a ticket to the concert but never made it. Thirty years later, collaborating with Zappa's family, he re-creates the events through a combination of rare concert and backstage footage; photographs; anecdotes from family, band members, and concertgoers; and insights from Zappa biographer and friend Massimo Bassoli. The story is also a personal one, as Cuccia interweaves the story of Zappa's trip to Sicily with his own memories from that summer.
- Who directed Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily was directed by Salvo Cuccia.
- Who stars in Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily stars Massimo Bassoli, Mathilda Doucette Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, Joe Travers, Gail Zappa, Moon Unit Zappa.
- How long is Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily produced?
- Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily was produced in Italy, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?
- The themes of Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily include: Rare Recordings and Music History.