Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005 1h 31m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 177

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sam Dunn
Self
Chris Adler
Self
Tom Araya
Self
Gavin Baddeley
Self
Blasphemer
Self
Randy Blythe
Self
Alice Cooper
Self
Pamela Des Barres
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jessica Joy Wise
Writers: Scot McFadyen, Jessica Joy Wise, Sam Dunn
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jessica Joy Wise, shot by Brendan Steacy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Sam Dunn and Chris Adler and Tom Araya carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0478209 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jessica Joy Wise directs. Brendan Steacy behind the camera. Mike Munn cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Jessica Joy Wise, shot by Brendan Steacy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Mike Munn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sam Dunn and Chris Adler and Tom Araya carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0478209 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "interview", "heavy metal", "music festival", "anthropology".