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Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005Movie1 h 31 minR

DocumentaryMusic
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A layered documentary movie about pop culture and society, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary
  • Heavy Metal Culture
  • Subgenre Exploration
  • Cultural Analysis
  • Informative & Engaging
  • Passionate Filmmaking
  • Music History
  • Niche Audience Appeal
  • Social Commentary

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise
Written by
Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise
Produced by
Sam Dunn, Scot McFadyen

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Facts

September 14, 2005 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
September 14, 2005
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
1 country