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Global Metal

Exploring the global reach of heavy metal music, this film delves into how the genre has been adapted and performed in diverse communities worldwide, and the effects of Western cultural influences on emerging markets.

Heavy metal music has had a profound impact on cultures beyond Europe and North America. The documentary follows Sam Dunn, a metal fan and anthropologist, as he travels to Asia, South America, and the Middle East to explore emerging extreme music scenes. He discovers a global community of metalheads creating their own unique cultural expression in societies often plagued by conflict, corruption, and consumerism.

Info about Global Metal

Studio(s): Banger Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jun 20, 2008

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary, Music