Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
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Scott Evans
Neil Fellah
Derrick Rossi
Tom Stern
Jim Saah
Nick Ferrell
| Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt | |
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| Directed by | Tom Stern |
| Produced by | Noa Durban Scott Evans Neil Fellah Derrick Rossi Tom Stern |
| Cinematography | Alex Poppas Jim Saah |
| Edited by | Scott Evans Nick Ferrell |
Production company | The Hole Truth |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt is a 2025 American documentary film directed by Tom Stern about the experimental rock band Butthole Surfers.
The film premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2025.[1] It chronicles the band's history and cultural impact through interviews, archival footage, and multimedia elements.[1]
The documentary explores the origins, development, and legacy of the Butthole Surfers, focusing on the creative partnership between core members Gibby Haynes and Paul Leary.[1] It incorporates archival footage, animation, and interviews with band members and collaborators.[2]
Production
The film was directed by Tom Stern, a longtime collaborator of the band.[1] In 2021, a Kickstarter was launched to help fund the film. It successfully surpassed its $50,000 goal in the first couple of days.[3]
Release
The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival.[1] It also screened at the Doc'n Roll Film Festival.[4]