Global Metal
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.
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Where can I watch Global Metal in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Global Metal?
Global Metal scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Global Metal?
Global Metal stars Sam Dunn, Rafael Bittencourt, Bruce Dickinson, Adrian Smith, and Dave Murray. Sam Dunn is the director.
How long is Global Metal?
Global Metal runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did Global Metal come out?
Global Metal was released on June 20, 2008.
Which studio made Global Metal?
Global Metal was produced by Banger Productions in Canada.
What languages is Global Metal in?
Global Metal is in Hindi, Indonesian, Hebrew, Japanese, Mandarin, English, and Portuguese, and its original language is English.
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