Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
- 2018
- UK
- 1h 40min
- Directed by: Steve Sullivan
- Cast: Frank Sidebottom, Johnny Vegas, Ross Noble, John Cooper Clarke
Biopic of Chris Sievey, who found fame on Saturday morning kids TV shows in the 80s and 90s as the bizarre Frank Sidebottom, a character with a bulbous papier-mâché head. Sullivan’s film pays affectionate tribute to Sievey’s artistic spirit, promotional powers and ceaseless creativity without failing to count the cost on his family life.
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The story of musician and entertainer, Chris Sievey, who eventually achieved fame by wearing a paper-mch head as the wacky Frank Sidebottom. As told by his family and friends, Being Frank, explores the man behind the gigantic bonce in this heartfelt and loving documentary.Dir. Steve Sullivan | 2018Duration: 1hr 45minAge certificate: 15Tickets �5 | �4
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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
25 Mar 2019
The colourful character behind Frank Sidebottom is the subject of an affectionate documentary
For those of a certain generation, Frank Sidebottom was a perennial presence on children's Saturday morning TV shows. For others he was a rock star. With his bulbous papier-mâché head, he was certainly unique. But who was he? Directed by Steve Sullivan…
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