Heavy Metal in Baghdad

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Theatrical Release Date:

04/14/2008

DVD Release Date:

06/10/2008

Run Time:

92min.

Starring:

Eddy Moretti , Suroosh Alvi , Firas al Lateef , Faisal Talal , Marwan Reyad

Director(s):

Eddy Moretti , Suroosh Alvi

Distributor(s):

VBS.TV

MPAA Rating:

R for pervasive language.

Genre(s):

Documentary,Special Interest

Plot: VICE Magazine co-founder Suroosh Alvi and VICE Films head Eddy Moretti embark on a gonzo journey to meet Iraq's only heavy metal band in a freewheeling documentary focusing on youth culture in war-torn Iraq. Read More

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