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The Distorted Island: Heavy Metal and Community in Puerto Rico (2015)

Directed by Osvaldo González Sepúlveda

“Heavy metal thrives in the least expected places...”

Documentary, Music · 1h 57m

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

K
Kadriel Betsen Himself
R
Rafael Bracero Himself
J
Jose Blondet Himself
M
Michelle Cordero Herself
J
José Correa Himself
U
Unguel Cruz Himself
I
Ionex Cruz Himself
J
John Dones Himself
J
Jeyka Laborde Herself
D
David McCloskey Himself
E
Erico Morales Himself
J
John "Metal Kid" Rodriguez Himself

Crew

Director
Osvaldo González Sepúlveda

Details

Release date
2015-02-06
Runtime
1h 57m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
ES
Spoken languages
Spanish
Countries
Puerto Rico
Production
Puerto Rico Heavy Metal Studies