Swans: Where Does a Body End? (2019)

Name: Swans: Where Does a Body End?
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2019
Duration: 161 min
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Michael Gira, Jarboe, Thurston Moore, Lee Ranaldo, Amanda Palmer

2h 41m Canada

Documentary Music

Plot

Tracing their journey from a fierce, confrontational industrial group to a celebrated and ambitious musical force, SWANS has transformed their live shows into ecstatic experiences rather than mere nostalgic revivals. Since their inception in 1982, the band has been characterized by unique artists, yet one figure has remained central: singer and songwriter Michael Gira. 'Where Does a Body End?' is an in-depth documentary featuring exclusive access to extensive archives of Gira and SWANS, showcasing unseen recordings, footage, and images. It tells an unfiltered tale of an artistic life marked by relentless challenges and a commitment to creation, as Gira reflects, "What else am I going to do?"

Cast

Michael Gira Jarboe Thurston Moore Lee Ranaldo Amanda Palmer Devendra Banhart Blixa Bargeld J.G. Thirlwell Jehnny Beth Jim Sclavunos Karen O Kid Congo Powers Daniel Miller Norman Westberg Kristof Hahn