The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico
Feb 06, 2015 · 1h 57m
Director
Osvaldo González SepúlvedaOverview
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...
Cast of The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico
Kadriel BetsenHimself- Rafael BraceroHimself
- Jose BlondetHimself
- Michelle CorderoHerself
- José CorreaHimself
- Unguel CruzHimself
- Ionex CruzHimself
- John DonesHimself
- Jeyka LabordeHerself
- David McCloskeyHimself
- Erico MoralesHimself
- John "Metal Kid" RodriguezHimself
- Jose RodríguezHimself
- Leonardo RiveraHimself
- Juan Manuel SoláHimself
- Hommy TorresHimself
- Mario Amílcar TorresHimself
- Luis VilaHimself
Crew of The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico
About The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico
What is The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico about?
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…
When was The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico released?
The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico was released on February 6, 2015.
How long is The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico?
The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
Who directed The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico?
The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico was directed by Osvaldo González Sepúlveda.
Who is in the cast of The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico?
The cast of The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico includes Kadriel Betsen (Himself), Rafael Bracero (Himself), Jose Blondet (Himself), Michelle Cordero (Herself) and José Correa (Himself).