Theory of Obscurity A Film About The Residents
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Official Selection. SXSW.
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents is a 2015 documentary film produced by Don Hardy, Josh Keppel, and Barton Bishoff. The film interviews all members (past and present) of The Cryptic Corporation.
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About The Residents is a 2015 documentary film produced by Don Hardy, Josh Keppel, and Barton Bishoff. The film interviews all members (past and present) of The Cryptic Corporation.
November 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS
Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A
Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A
October 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS
Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A
Smith San Rafael Film Center hosted screening of THEORY OF OBSCURITY: A FILM ABOUT THE RESIDENTS, enlivened by an enthusiastic audience and insightful post-screening Q&A
Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Poster for Theory of Obscurity @hollywoodtheatre.org
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary
September 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers take the stage at SXSW. #TheoryofObscurity #ResidentsDocumentary
That time The Residents were featured at SXSW
September 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
That time The Residents were featured at SXSW
September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary
September 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Theory of Obscurity filmmakers with Homer Flynn at San Francisco International Film Festival. #SFIFF #MusicDocumentary
The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.
September 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The original Boarding House Reel. 1/2" videotape.
Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.
September 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Residents Art Collective 8-track studio where Duck Stab was recorded.
September 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.
August 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Exterior of Residents' Sycamore studio where Vileness Fats was filmed. Photo is from the period of time when the most activity was occurring.
Oh Mummy! Oh Daddy! (live performance) Rather Ripped Records' fifth anniversary party at the Longbranch Saloon in Berkeley, California, on June 7th 1976.
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
May 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Oh Mummy! Oh Daddy! (live performance) Rather Ripped Records' fifth anniversary party at the Longbranch Saloon in Berkeley, California, on June 7th 1976.
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
The majority of the footage on this tape has never been seen. We've seen it.
#TheResidents
Another photo of The Residents unmasked.
May 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Another photo of The Residents unmasked.
H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.
May 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
H and H outside the tour bus at Burg Theater, Wien, Austria.
Wow-ish!
May 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Wow-ish!
Possible identity of The Residents
May 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Possible identity of The Residents
The Residents. Golden Gate Bridge.
January 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Residents. Golden Gate Bridge.
December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
December 12, 2024 at 5:15 PM
December 11, 2024 at 6:49 PM
December 11, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Theory of Obscurity team at San Francisco International Film Festival.
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November 20, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Theory of Obscurity team at San Francisco International Film Festival.
#SFFILM
#SFFILMFilmFestival
#TheoryOfObscurity
#MusicDocumentary
#Documentaryfilm
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#TheoryOfObscurity
#MusicDocumentary
#Documentaryfilm
November 20, 2024 at 8:39 PM