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IDFA 2006

Heavy Metal Jr.

Chris Waitt
Scotland
2005
24 min
n.a.
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The heavy metal music scene is about to get rocked. Hatred is a local band from Stirling, Scotland with a unique sound-the pre-pubescent stylings of a group whose oldest member is just 12 years old. Their manager insists that they forgo Marilyn Manson and Motcovers, and play only original material at their first gig. But there's a small problem-they only have one song. \par \par \par ----entry form---- \par Elliot, Paul, Michael, Liam and Grant are the members of a heavy metal band called "Hatred". Their music is loud and their hair is long. They also have an average age of 10. The film follows the band's shambolic preparations for a large open air gig in Stirling as they battle with their songwriting, their instruments, their parents and ultimately their own talent in a bid for rock glory. The documentary is an affectionate portrayal of life in a rock band, played out in miniature.
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    Dogtooth Media
    Dogtooth Media