TV-14 2018 01:45:11 Documentary Music Documentary

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

"This twisted tale of a split personality explores the extraordinary secret life of Chris Sievey, the creator of Frank Sidebottom. "

Director Steve Sullivan

Cast Frank Sidebottom, Mike Sweeney, Phil Fletcher, Dave Arnold, Steve Philips, Rick Sarko, Mike Gallagher, Asher Horsefield, Stirling Sievey, Bernard Mitchell, Paul Molyneux, Martin Sievey, Edweena Banger, Tony Wilson, Johnny Vegas, Barry Spencer, Tosh Ryan,

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Synopsis

Chris Sievey's life was a fantastical, subversive piece of performance art. His greatest creation, the mysterious Frank Sidebottom, became a star - a manic, insane, mercurial star who obscured his own creator. Chris, who grew to resent Sidebottom, descended into alcoholism and bankruptcy, but his genius could not survive without 'Being Frank'. So, Chris devised a master plan...