Bruce Sinofsky (1956–2015)

Throughout their long career, Metallica has seen a great deal of drama, from the tragic death of one bass player and the departure of another to concert riots, lawsuits and the Napster debacle. Through all that the band has still sold over 90 million albums worldwide, won 6 Grammy awards, and been the #1 North American concert draw of the last 10 years. So there was little need for Metallica to grant filmmakers Berlinger & Sinofsky access to their recording process as well as the stormy and intense group therapy that they underwent to try and stay together as a band. That they did is what makes this warts-and-all look at one of the greatest metal bands of all time a riveting success. Moving smoothly from monster riffs to emotional meltdowns this film offers an unprecedented look at a band battling creative stasis and middle age, yet proving far more resilient and insightful than their early screams of "Metal up your ass!" might suggest. Destined to be a legendary rock film, Some Kind of Monster is also a fascinating psychological portrait of a band on the edge.(DW) 135 min.

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A movie that appeared on the film landscape in 1992 like a revelation. Stark black and white cinematography raised the bar dramatically for nonfiction filmmakers while the story resonated with empathy and a palpable connection with the subjects/stars. What could have been exploitative or sensational became one of the best documentaries of the last twenty years. When it was done, Joe and Bruce blazed a trail of self-distribution that would inspire a generation of young mediamakers. The T/F Fest is proud to present this classic film as a reminder of the power of the true story. (DW)… (meer)