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Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

  • 2019 film

Feature length documentary about alternative comedy character Frank Sidebottom, and his creator, Chris Sievey. Also features Dave Arnold, Paul Dolman, John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Vegas, Mark Radcliffe and more.

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Review - Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Steve Sullivan's engaging documentary explores the comic character and his creator.

Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times, 27th March 2019

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story review

If you are a fan of Frank, then this film is tailor-made for you. Those who are of younger ilk and unaware of who the large-headed character was can also consume this documentary with a joy and intrigue as we delve further inside the papier-mâché head. This will be the cult feature film about Frank that Chris would have really wanted, just make sure to go in with a very, very open mind.

Guy Lambert, The Upcoming, 25th March 2019

Getting inside the head of Chris Sievey

In the 1980s and '90s, Frank Sidebottom was a giant-headed, cartoon-eyed, cult comedy hero - but few knew who was behind the mask. A documentary is now telling his full story for the first time.

Ian Youngs, BBC, 18th March 2019

Frank Sidebottom film gets world premiere next month

The Frank Sidebottom documentary Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story, will be released in UK cinemas later this year after its world premiere at next month's South By Southwest Film Festival in Texas, Chortle can reveal.

Chortle, 9th February 2018

Frank Sidebottom: Fans raise £40,000 for documentary

An online appeal to raise funds for a tribute documentary to cult comedian Frank Sidebottom hit its £40,000 target hours ahead of deadline.

BBC News, 31st May 2013

Frank Sidebottom documentary seeks Kickstarter funding

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for an official Frank Sidebottom documentary. Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story is seeking a minimum target of £20,000 to tell the tale of the cult comedy creation, known for his distinctive oversized papier-mâché head.

Digital Spy, 2nd May 2013

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