dbattistuzzi
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Id like to start by saying, that although this film is obviously going to be most enjoyed by fans of Heavy Metal, Don't let never having been in a Mosh Pit stop you from checking out this Grade A work of Documentary film making.
I was lucky enough to win free passes with a friend to see an advanced screening of this film presented by Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen days before I was set to see Iron Maiden and Mastodon live. As a big fan of their previous work "Metal: a Headbangers Journey" I had a lot of expectations of this film, but was still pleasantly surprised.
Although as a youth I had been somewhat aware of Metals International heritage due to Bands Like Sepultura and the almost endless TV and movie Jokes about Bands making it in Japan, I was impressed by the truly Global scale of this film. Covering some countries most viewers will know little or nothing about, the Film making duo paints a rich portrait of Metal's global flavor.
The depth of this documentary is impressive, delving into the politics and cultural contexts behind the Metal scenes in many of the countries. This is part of what raises this film above what could otherwise have been just snapshots of a few bands and fans.
On top of it all is the Music, oh the music. After admittedly drifting away from my head-banging youth for the last few years, this film captured the raw energy that got me into Metal in the first place and sent me right back where I belong, into the arms of the Metal Militia.
A must see work for fans of Metal, Documentaries or both.
I was lucky enough to win free passes with a friend to see an advanced screening of this film presented by Sam Dunn and Scot McFadyen days before I was set to see Iron Maiden and Mastodon live. As a big fan of their previous work "Metal: a Headbangers Journey" I had a lot of expectations of this film, but was still pleasantly surprised.
Although as a youth I had been somewhat aware of Metals International heritage due to Bands Like Sepultura and the almost endless TV and movie Jokes about Bands making it in Japan, I was impressed by the truly Global scale of this film. Covering some countries most viewers will know little or nothing about, the Film making duo paints a rich portrait of Metal's global flavor.
The depth of this documentary is impressive, delving into the politics and cultural contexts behind the Metal scenes in many of the countries. This is part of what raises this film above what could otherwise have been just snapshots of a few bands and fans.
On top of it all is the Music, oh the music. After admittedly drifting away from my head-banging youth for the last few years, this film captured the raw energy that got me into Metal in the first place and sent me right back where I belong, into the arms of the Metal Militia.
A must see work for fans of Metal, Documentaries or both.
I think this film got some bad ratings because people couldn't really handle the truth...
Possibly the best documentary on the sixties or civil rights I have ever seen.
Well documented, incredible interviews and footage. A real eye opener for a very misrepresented period of American history. many stories of the Panther often leave of in 69. This dose a good job of covering the government attacks on Black Radicals and looks at what actually became of these people and the organization. The interviews and reflections of former members still in prison, some who will soon die there, really closes the story on a powerful note.
I once watched this with a former civil rights activist and current Caribbean community organizer and he was left speechless.
Possibly the best documentary on the sixties or civil rights I have ever seen.
Well documented, incredible interviews and footage. A real eye opener for a very misrepresented period of American history. many stories of the Panther often leave of in 69. This dose a good job of covering the government attacks on Black Radicals and looks at what actually became of these people and the organization. The interviews and reflections of former members still in prison, some who will soon die there, really closes the story on a powerful note.
I once watched this with a former civil rights activist and current Caribbean community organizer and he was left speechless.