Anvil! The Story of Anvil (2008)

Directed by

Sacha Gervasi

Genre

documentary film, rockumentary

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 20m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.6 of 10 from 276 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil as they struggle to keep their music career alive decades after their early success. It shows their dedication and friendship through small gigs and financial difficulties.

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What happens

Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a 2008 Canadian rockumentary film about the Canadian heavy metal band Anvil. The film is directed by screenwriter Sacha Gervasi, in his directorial debut, and features interviews with other musicians who have been influenced by the band, including Slash, Tom Araya, Lemmy, Scott Ian, and Lars Ulrich. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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