The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico

The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico (2015)

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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...

Director: Osvaldo González Sepúlveda

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	Kadriel Betsen as Himself
	Rafael Bracero as Himself
	Jose Blondet as Himself
	Michelle Cordero as Herself
	José Correa as Himself
	Unguel Cruz as Himself
	Ionex Cruz as Himself
	John Dones as Himself
	Jeyka Laborde as Herself
	David McCloskey as Himself
	Erico Morales as Himself
	John "Metal Kid" Rodriguez as Himself
	Jose Rodríguez as Himself
	Leonardo Rivera as Himself
	Juan Manuel Solá as Himself
	Hommy Torres as Himself
	Mario Amílcar Torres as Himself
	Luis Vila as Himself

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