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

"Heavy metal thrives in the least expected places..." 06 February 2015 Factual, Music 117 mins

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...

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Cast

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

Crew

Osvaldo González Sepúlveda Director

Nelson Varas-Díaz Executive Producer

Eliut Rivera Segarra Associate Producer

Sigrid Mendoza Associate Producer

International Releases Dates

Puerto Rico 06 February 2015

Production Companies

Puerto Rico Heavy Metal Studies

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