I predict this National Lampoon "mockumentary" will be an enduring cult classic, much like Spinal Tap, which spoofed heavy metal. Les Claypool (Primus) wrote and directed this dead-on parody of the neo-hippie jam band scene. Veterans of this scene will howl at all of the in-jokes. The premise is this: A young graduate filmmaker from UCLA follows around a fledgling jam band called Electric Apricot, making a documentary about the contemporary music scene. The band is followed to their debut performance at a festival not unlike Bonnaroo called "Festeroo".
The dialogue is partly scripted, and largely improvised. The band members are hilarious stereotypes who lovingly poke fun at those who take themselves so seriously. Watch for cameo appearances by Bob Weir, Seth Green, Matt Stone, Wavy Gravy, Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, and Mike Gordon. Parts of this flick made my husband and I laugh out loud. Highly recommended. Netflix has it.
Check out the website for the film, it's all there. Claypool's song, "Hey, Are You Going To Burning Man?" is not only funny, but it's catchy, too. Beware, you may be singing it to yourself for a few days....while craving some "cosmic flan".
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