Heavy Metal In Baghdad Feature Film Trailer Available; Theatrical, DVD Release Dates Confirmed
May 13, 2008, 16 years ago
Heavy Metal In Baghdad is the feature film documentary that follows the Iraqi heavy metal band ACRASSICAUDA
from the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003 to the present day.
A trailer for the film is now available, and can be viewed below...
Playing heavy metal in a Muslim country has always been a difficult (if not impossible) proposition but after Saddam’s regime was toppled, there was a brief moment for the band in which real freedom seemed possible. That hope was quickly dashed as their country fell into a bloody insurgency. From 2003-2006, Iraq disintegrated around them while Acrassicauda struggled to stay together and stay alive, always refusing to let their heavy metal dreams die. Their story echoes the unspoken hopes of an entire generation of young Iraqis.
Heavy Metal in Baghdad will have a limited theatrical run in NY and LA beginning May 23rd and the Collector's Edition of the DVD, featuring over 90 minutes of bonus material, will be released June 10th.
For more information and to pre-order your copy of the DVD now visit www.heavymetalinbaghdad.com
DVD Bonus features include:
- 45 Minute Featurette: Heavy Metal In Istanbul – the documentary that picks up where Heavy Metal in Baghdad left off- 7 Additional and Deleted Scenes: 30 minutes of extra content including extended interviews with the band plus a meeting with the “Iraqi Godfather” in Syria 3 Live Performances: Acrassicauda Live! – Original Acrassicauda songs 'Underworld', 'King Without A Throne' and 'Message From Baghdad' performed in 2006 and 2008
- 8 Page Booklet: including the original Vice magazine article “No War For Heavy Metal”
- Movie Trailer
