Documentary / Music
USA,
2008, 80 min
Directed by:
Sacha GervasiCinematography:
Christopher SoosComposer:
David NorlandPlots(1)
Documentary about little-known Canadian metal band Anvil, whose 1982 album 'Metal on Metal' influenced a generation of heavy metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, all of whom went on to sell millions of records. But Anvil's career took a different path: straight to obscurity. The film tracks the band as they take an ill-advised European tour and release their 13th album in a last ditch attempt to hit the big time. (Altitude Film Distribution)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2010 - Sacha Gervasi (Best Documentary Feature)
- 2009 - Sacha Gervasi (Truer than Fiction Award)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Best Documentary Feature
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2009 - Best Non-Fiction Film (Documentary)