Premiere Date: 5/22/01
Format: DV
Total Running Time: 70 Minutes

Though thoroughly fun and rhapsodic in tone, Punk Rock / Heavy Metal Karaoke is a documentary that manages to subtly investigate the meaning of nostalgia and star worship in contemporary recreational milieus. More to the point, the film documents a certain New York City Monday night scene in which a band of music geeks plays classic covers not available in the karaoke hall, and invites members of the audience to take on the role of frontperson. It's the only weekly event where Joe Schmoe gets to become Joe Rockstar.

With over 18 interviews (including Greg Hetson of Bad Religion) and 40 punk and metal songs (belted by both amateur musicians and virgin performers), Punk Rock / Heavy Metal Karaoke testifies to the redemptive powers of the rock experience with wit, glee and volume.

Sonny JL Aronson
Director/Producer

Tory Max Harris
Editor

J Giampietro, SJLA & TMH
Cameras

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