Breaking a Monster

In 2013, a video of three African-American pre-teens playing remarkably accomplished heavy metal in a New York street performance went viral. Sony records were quick to approach the group with a staggering $1.8 million dollar contract. With a title that makes a nod to Metallica documentary Some Kind of Monster, the film follows their journey into the industry machine, as a management Svengali attempts to prime them for mainstream success. Whilst committed to their music, the trio would often prefer to drink cola and skateboard than play the industry game in this endearing and original story.