The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico (2015)
1h 57m
Running Time
February 6, 2015Release Date

The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico (2015)
1h 57m
Running Time
February 6, 2015Release Date
Plot.
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 & Crew.

Kadriel Betsen
Himself

Rafael Bracero
Himself

Jose Blondet
Himself

Michelle Cordero
Herself

José Correa
Himself

Unguel Cruz
Himself

Ionex Cruz
Himself

John Dones
Himself

Jeyka Laborde
Herself

David McCloskey
Himself

Erico Morales
Himself

John "Metal Kid" Rodriguez
Himself

Jose Rodríguez
Himself

Leonardo Rivera
Himself

Juan Manuel Solá
Himself

Hommy Torres
Himself

Mario Amílcar Torres
Himself

Luis Vila
Himself

Osvaldo González Sepúlveda
Director

Eliut Rivera Segarra
Associate Producer

Nelson Varas-Díaz
Executive Producer

Sigrid Mendoza
Associate Producer
Details.
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