Summaries

Two young men attempt suicide, one dies, the other survives disfigured. Their parents sue heavy metal band Judas Priest, alleging their music influenced the act. The documentary covers the unprecedented trial against the band.

Two young men shoot themselves in a churchyard. Ray Belknap dies; James Vance - severely disfigured - survives. Their parents take heavy-metal icons Judas Priest to court, claiming the band "mesmerized" their sons. The unprecedented trial is the framework for this one-of-a-kind, Emmy-nominated documentary.

Details

Keywords
  • heavy metal
  • lawyer
  • subliminal message
  • court
  • judas priest
Genres
  • Music
  • Documentary
Release date Jul 10, 1992
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies 3-D Documentaries

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
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