Global Metal
Originally released in 2008. Global Metal is a documentary/music film. directed by Sam Dunn.
Starring Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, and Bruce Dickinson
Synopsis
In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North America. The film follows metal fan and anthropologist Sam Dunn on a whirlwind journey through Asia, South America and the Middle East as he explores the underbelly of the world's emerging extreme music scenes; from Indonesian death metal to Chinese black metal to Iranian thrash metal. GLOBAL METAL reveals a worldwide community of metalheads who aren't just absorbing metal from the West - they're transforming it - creating a new form of cultural expression in societies dominated by conflict, corruption and mass-consumerism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (73 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Banger Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Metal about?
In GLOBAL METAL, directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn set out to discover how the West's most maligned musical genre - heavy metal - has impacted the world's cultures beyond Europe and North Americ...
Who directed Global Metal?
Global Metal was directed by Sam Dunn.
How long is Global Metal?
Global Metal has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Global Metal released?
Global Metal was released on June 20, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Global Metal?
The main cast of Global Metal includes Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray.