Breaking a Monster — Trailer

source:   breakingamonster.com, unlockingthetruthband.com

added: Fri, Jun 3rd '16

For those about to rock … we salute you!

Check out the trailer for "Breaking a Monster," the new fly-on-the-wall documentary that chronicles the fascinating journey of a newly-discovered speed-metal band, called 'Unlocking the Truth,' which is composed of three African-American 7th graders from Brooklyn: 13-year-old Malcolm Brickhouse (lead vocals/guitarist), 13-year-old Alec Atkins (bassist) and 12-year-old Jarad Dawkins (drummer).

Directed by Luke Meyer (Darkon), the documentary follows the young metal trio as they find success on the internet -- one of their YouTube videos became a huge viral sensation, which not only helped them secure a veteran music manager but also a 1.8-million-dollar record deal with Sony. They also had the opportunity to open for one of their favorite metal bands: Metallica!

Premiering to glowing reviews at last year's SXSW Film Festival, "Breaking a Monster" will be getting a theatrical release this summer, opening first in New York on June 24 and in Los Angeles on July 1, with other cities to follow.

(We should also add that the band has just finished their first studio album, "Chaos," and will be releasing it this month on Friday, June 17th.)

synopsis:
BREAKING A MONSTER begins as the three members of band UNLOCKING THE TRUTH are all in 7th grade, spending their weekends playing a blend of heavy metal and speed punk in Times Square -- often drawing substantial crowds. They take on a manager: a 70- year-old industry veteran. With his guidance, they are soon on their way to a 1.8 million dollar record deal and a precarious initiation into the music industry.

Anything feels possible, and in some moments, the band can almost feel the eyes of the world gazing upon them. The boys are coming of age, not only as they make the leap to being professional musicians, but also as they transcend childhood and take their first steps into the complexities of adulthood. The accelerated breakout of any band, let alone one of pre-teens, is an extremely narrow and specific period in time -- BREAKING A MONSTER is the story of this rapid transformation.

 

directed by   Luke Meyer

release date   June 24, 2016 (NY), July 1, 2016 (LA); other cities to follow