We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll (2001)

19/01/2001
Documentary
1h 30m

Overview

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.

  • Penelope SpheerisDirector
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • heavy metal
  • music festival
  • rock music
  • woman director

Top Billed Cast

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Self

Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor

Self (Slipknot)

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

Self

Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian

Self (System of A Down)

Les Claypool

Self (Primus)

Joey Jordison

Joey Jordison

Self (Slipknot)

Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne

Self

Geezer Butler

Geezer Butler

Self

Robbie Merrill

Robbie Merrill

Self (Godsmack)

Paul Gray

Paul Gray

Self (Slipknot)

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