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Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily (2014)

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Released October 5, 2014Runtime 1h 21mDirector Salvo Cuccia

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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Cast of Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily

Dweezil Zappa

Dweezil Zappa

Himself
Moon Unit Zappa

Moon Unit Zappa

Herself
Diva Zappa

Diva Zappa

Herself
Steve Vai

Steve Vai

Himself
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Himself (archive Footage)

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Where can I watch Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily?

Frank Zappa – Summer '82: When Zappa Came to Sicily is currently streaming in the United States on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel.

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.

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.

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.

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.