There is a new documentary out on an Iraqi heavy metal band, "Heavy Metal in Baghdad." The name of the band Acrassicauda means Black Scorpion in Latin. The kids have been through a lot - they were together in Iraq under Saddam and after the invasion were forced to leave because of threats. They went to Syria, then Turkey, and are now in the US.
It was shown at Toronto and Berlin Film Festivals and will be on Sundance channel on Thursday, March 19th at 9:00 PM and on the 23rd at 9:30 AM and 3:15 PM. You can watch a bit of it on the website. There are also several viewings being set up around the country and it will be released in theatres on May 23.
Terry Gross interviewed the band today on Fresh Air .
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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