We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001 1h 30m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ozzy Osbourne
Self
Corey Taylor
Self (Slipknot)
Rob Zombie
Self
Serj Tankian
Self (System of A Down)
Les Claypool
Self (Primus)
Joey Jordison
Self (Slipknot)
Sharon Osbourne
Self
Geezer Butler
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Penelope Spheeris
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 7

ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jeffrey Doe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor and Rob Zombie carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0281365 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Penelope Spheeris directs. Jeffrey Doe cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Jeffrey Doe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ozzy Osbourne and Corey Taylor and Rob Zombie carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0281365 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.