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We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 19, 2001

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

50%

Original Title

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

Director

Penelope Spheeris

Description

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.