The Amazing Mr. Bickford(1987)
Bruce Bickford: master of clay animation.
Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
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Several pieces of Frank Zappa's music are set against clay animation by Bruce Bickford.
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1987-01-01
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Bruce Bickford: master of clay animation.
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