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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005)
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Reviews Counted:12
Fresh:1
Rotten:11
Average Rating:0.5/10
Consensus: Made by a metalhead, this documentary of the musical genre both informs and entertains with its range of interviewees.
Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: Professional anthropologist and rabid heavy-metal fan Sam Dunn devoted himself to making the most complete portrait of the heavy metal scene every created; the result, METAL, A HEADBANGER'S... Professional anthropologist and rabid heavy-metal fan Sam Dunn devoted himself to making the most complete portrait of the heavy metal scene every created; the result, METAL, A HEADBANGER'S JOURNEY, is a resounding success. Mixing his academic eye with his personal love for the genre, Dunn travels from the clubs of Sunset Boulevard to the dark forests of Norway in an attempt to understand the ongoing phenomenon of metal music. He tackles subjects of sexuality, religion, violence, and death, and talks to some of the superstars of the metal world, including Tony Iomii of Black Sabbath, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Lemmy of Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, and the members of Slipknot and Cannibal Corpse (whose albums have been banned in Australia). The highly engaging film provides fascinating history and insight for viewers unfamiliar with metal music while simultaneously offering up essential viewing for metalhead fanatics. [More]
Starring: Tony Iommi, Bruce Dickinson, Dee Snider, Alice Cooper
Starring: Tony Iommi, Bruce Dickinson, Dee Snider, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Vince Neil, Lemmy
Director: Sam Dunn, Scott McFayden, Jessica Joy Wise
Director: Sam Dunn, Scott McFayden, Jessica Joy Wise
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Release:
May 23, 2006
Reviews for Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
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| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
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| 75% 75% | Julie & Julia |
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| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 78% 78% | The Hangover |
| 49% 49% | Taking Woodstock |
| 26% 26% | The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard |
| 47% 47% | The Girl From Monaco |
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