The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico

Heavy metal thrives in the least expected places...

10.0(2)20151h 57m0

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...

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
Spanish

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

Puerto Rico

Videos

No extra videos are listed for this title yet.

Release dates

  • Puerto RicoPR

    • Theatrical6 Feb 2015

Frequently asked questions

The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico was released on 6 February 2015.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this