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Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

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.

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Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily Cast

Name Character
Moon Unit Zappa She was 47, now 56 years old as Herself
Dweezil Zappa He was 45, now 54 years old as Himself
Diva Zappa She was 35, now 44 years old as Herself
Steve Vai He was 54, now 63 years old as Himself

Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily Crew

Name Department
Frank Zappa as Music. He was 73 (52) years old when He died Sound
Benni Atria as Editor. He was 52 (now 61) years old Editing
Dweezil Zappa as Music. He was 45 (now 54) years old Sound
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Frank Zappa - Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily (9 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, October 05, 2014
  • Runtime: 81 minutes