The Fearless Freaks

Fearless Freaks is a 2005 documentary directed by Bradley Beesley and edited by JoLynn Garnes, chronicling the alternative rock band The Flaming Lips. While the film features cameo appearances by such actors as Adam Goldberg and Christina Ricci, most of the screen time is taken up by interviews with the band members and their families interspersed with clips of the band's recording sessions and live performances. Wayne Coyne's mother and several of his brothers are prominently featured, as are members of Steven Drozd's family, while Michael Ivins' family receives comparatively little screen time.

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The film traces the band from their roots as a local psychedelic punk band to an internationally renowned band that draws celebrities to its performances. Many of the interviews were filmed in the band's hometown of Oklahoma City, although Wayne Coyne is the only band member still living there. In addition to the development of the Lips' music and performance, another theme running through the movie is the effect that drugs have had on the band and their families. A notable scene in the film depicts Steven Drozd preparing to inject himself with heroin, and it is stated that paranoia over Drozd's addiction caused guitarist Ronald Jones to leave the band. Drugs have also affected the lives of members of both Drozd's and Coyne's families.

Cast

Wayne Coyne - Himself

Steven Drozd - Himself

Michael Ivins - Himself

Bradley Beesley - Narrator

Beck - Himself

Niels Rasmussen - Poul Power

Steve Burns - Himself

Jonathan Donahue - Himself

Adam Goldberg - Himself

Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers - Himself

Juliette Lewis - Herself

Tyson Meade & Trent Bell of The Chainsaw Kittens

Kelly Peterson - Fan with camera at Coachella

Liz Phair - Herself

"Chan" Marshall (Cat Power) - Herself

Christina Ricci - Herself

Jack White - Himself

Meg White - Herself