Hovering at personal and professional crossroads, a 26-year-old musician launches a new project. He begins singing and they start accompanying him while Jon watches smiling. Frank is a fictional story mostly inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the comic persona of Chris Sievey who is thought to have given his backing to the film before his death, but the plot was also inspired by other musicians like Daniel Johnston and Captain Beefheart. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. It will warm your heart, fill you with hope, and inspire you to take action.

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Coming Soon, Regal Jon takes Frank to a bar where Clara, Nana and Baraque are playing as a trio. This FAQ is empty. Acclaimed music documentary film starring Chris Thile, Yo-Yo Ma, John Paul Jones, Gabe Witcher, Chris Eldridge, Noam Pikelny, Paul Kowert . View production, box office, & company info, Review: 'How To Grow A Band' A Decent Portrait Of Musician Chris Thile And Punch Brothers, Exclusive: Trailer For 'How To Grow A Band' A Documentary On Grammy-Winning Chris Thile & Punch Brothers. (2011). Tyler Posey realizes he's on his own in an exclusive clip from 'Alone,' now on FandangoNOW, What to Watch on FandangoNOW: ‘Train to Busan Presents: ‘Peninsula,’ ‘The Craft: Legacy’ and More, This Week in Movie News: 2 ‘Fast & Furious’ Movies 2 Go After ‘F9,’ Joaquin Phoenix is Napoleon for Ridley Scott, See Full Cast + Crew for How to Grow a Band. Fans of the progressive-bluegrass prodigy Chris Thile will enjoy this look at his stripped-down struggles to introduce audiences to his new avant-garde fusion of bluegrass and classical. All Critics (10) As they go onstage, Frank refuses to sing, forcing Jon to sing one of his songs. At Food Revolution Network (FRN), our mission is healthy, ethical, sustainable food for all. Join in this exclusive free screening of Rosario Dawson’s award-winning documentary that many are calling the environmental film the world has been waiting for. Things start to break down as the performance draws near. The movie is unsurprisingly devoted to peddling up-and-comer Chris Thiele as something daring, something new. There were 15 other movies released on the same date, including Lockout, The Cabin in the Woods and The Three Stooges. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Close Menu. You are always free to easily unsubscribe at any time. Information and resources shared by FRN are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any type of disease or condition. Directed by Mark Meatto. Upon arrival in Texas, Jon, Frank, Clara, Baraque and Nana stop to scatter Don's ashes but realise Baraque accidentally picked up some of Frank's powdered food. In support of our educational mission, we sometimes share resources offered by trusted partners. Fandango helps you go back to the movies with confidence and peace of mind.

This intimate documentary follows American mandolin virtuoso and MacArthur "genius" Chris Thile as he navigates a major turning point in his life and musical career. Don becomes depressed and explains to Jon that he wants to be a songwriter, but is terrible. The good news is, there ARE solutions. The next morning after completing work on their album, Jon finds what appears to be Frank's corpse hanging from a tree. … Coming Soon. Movie: How to Grow a Band (2012) info with movie soundtracks, credited songs, film score albums, reviews, news, and more. The drummer Nana and bassist Baraque reveal their strong hatred for Jon and quit the band, returning to England the night before the concert. Narrated by Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s The Defenders, The Lego Batman Movie), The Need To GROW delivers an epic story of solutions and the struggle to implement them. — Teddy Grouya, Founding Director - American Documentary Film Festival. There are no featured audience reviews for How to Grow a Band at this time. Jon lives in a small coastal town in England but aspires to be a songwriter. [H]as a promising story to follow [but] disappointing, either as an introduction to progressive bluegrass or for longtime Thile fans.

With Jerry Douglas, Chris Eldridge, Greg Garrison, Paul Kowert. Sign up here. Reviews and testimonials of specific diets and approaches to health represent individual experiences and FRN does not guarantee any specific results from these approaches for your specific situation. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Movies Leaving Netflix at the End of October 2020, 6 Horror Films That Will Give You All the Feels… After They Terrify You. and the Terms and Policies, This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. Enter your name and email below to watch the full film immediately. Chris Thile is at a crossroads. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Released; Now Playing Get Showtimes Buy Tickets . Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. It will make you laugh, make you cry, give you chills, and inspire you to participate in the restoration of the Earth. movie theaters are playing How to Grow a Band near you. Use the HTML below. Don is cremated and it is revealed that Don was the original keyboard player. [22] The film was released in cinemas nationwide in the Republic of Ireland on 9 May 2014[23][6] and in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2014. Jon finally sees Frank without a mask.

|, April 9, 2012 and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Frank invites Jon to become a full-time member of the band. Jon mentions that he plays keyboards and is invited to play with him in town that night. The Daily Telegraph's Amber Wilkinson rated the film 4/5, calling it "off-beat and punk-spirited.

After they move into a motel, Jon attempts to reason with Frank, which ends in them arguing and Jon trying to remove Frank's head. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. | Rotten (4). See the full gallery on Movie Insider. Cinemark when you purchase 3 participating Suave products 9/1-10/31 at Walmart or Walmart.com.
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