The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico

The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico

2015
1h 57m
10.0

10.0/10

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"Heavy metal thrives in the least expected places..."

Overview

This documentary explores the development and survival of a small, yet highly active, metal scene in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Heavy metal music seems completely out of place in this setting when examined in the context of the island’s culture and history. Still, a local metal scene has existed during the past 30 years despite the challenges faced, and continues to thrive. How have they done it? That is what the film explores by focusing on the role of their strong communal ties that help them critically assess questions related to national identity, language, colonial politics, religion, gender, social transgression, and survival. You will never see the Caribbean in the same way...

Status: Released

Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Puerto Rico Heavy Metal Studies
Production Countries
Puerto Rico
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Quick Facts

Release Date February 6, 2015
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt4564896
Website Visit Site

Cast

Kadriel Betsen
Kadriel Betsen

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Rafael Bracero
Rafael Bracero

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Jose Blondet
Jose Blondet

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Michelle Cordero
Michelle Cordero

Herself

José Correa
José Correa

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Unguel Cruz
Unguel Cruz

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Ionex Cruz
Ionex Cruz

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John Dones
John Dones

Himself

Jeyka Laborde
Jeyka Laborde

Herself

David McCloskey
David McCloskey

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Erico Morales
Erico Morales

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John "Metal Kid" Rodriguez
John "Metal Kid" Rodriguez

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Key Crew

Osvaldo González Sepúlveda
Director
Nelson Varas-Díaz
Executive Producer

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