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Critic Dan Jolin
rated 8

The head might have been papier-mâché (...) but the heart was all too real.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

This documentary about Sievey’s wacky comic creation makes a good case for bestowing posthumous national treasure status.

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Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

This affectionate, frequently amusing documentary portrait explores the complex, symbiotic relationship between the late Sievey and the creation that threatened to swallow his whole identity.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Steve Sullivan
Director
John Thomson
As Himself
Johnny Vegas
As Himself
Ross Noble
As Himself
Jon Ronson
As Himself
John Cooper Clarke
As Himself
Mark Radcliffe
As Himself

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"Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story" is a documentary that delves into the unique and fascinating world of comedian Chris Sievey, best known for his alter ego Frank Sidebottom, a character he portrays while wearing a papier-mâché head. With a career spanning decades, Chris's comedic talents have earned him a cult-like following, but his personal life has remained a mystery - until now. Featuring interviews with fellow comedians Johnny Vegas and Ross Noble, this film offers a hilarious and heartwarming look at the life and times of Chris Sievey, the man behind the mask.

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