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The Sound of Scars

  • 2022
  • 1h 30m
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The Sound of Scars (2022)
The story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very first openly transgender singer.
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The story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very firs... Read allThe story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very first openly transgender singer. Through the success of their groundbreaking 1993 debut "River... Read allThe story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very first openly transgender singer. Through the success of their groundbreaking 1993 debut "River Runs Red", hailed by Rolling Stone as "One of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time", the... Read all

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    • Leigh Brooks
  • Stars
    • Veronica Bellino
    • Mina Caputo
    • Richard Goldstein
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    • Director
      • Leigh Brooks
    • Stars
      • Veronica Bellino
      • Mina Caputo
      • Richard Goldstein
    • 8User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    8NickKnack68

    Deeper than usual rock doc

    I was never a big fan of Life Of Agony, despite having seen them many times as they often played with some of my faves. But this doc gave me a big respect for them (they truly lived up to their name) and Mina's story is quite intense.

    Gritty, honest, and at times uplifting, here's a look at a hard working band full of likable members who all have something relevant to say. Loved the old footage from Lamour and was great to see LOA playing in front of some huge audiences.
    8MehdiTaba

    Not the typical metal/rock documentary

    It's a deep documentary about couple of musicians and their journey through domestic violence, abusive parents, drug use, alcoholism, negligence, ... and how they are trying to express those feeling through that kind of music and after all of these, Mina Caputo's struggle to come out as a transsexual and the amount of pressure, pain and doubt that people from this kind of community are dealing with.

    The footage were well chosen and edited, soundtrack was very good and the whole documentary was almost very good directed and made.

    The humanistic side of each of them that you are about to see is something that makes this documentary unique and inspiring.

    7.5/10.
    10smmurr-11780

    Astounding!

    First Off , If music touches your soul, and you are indeed a human being alive in this day and age...you Just must see this documentary!!! Yes basically its about the NY "Heavy/Rock" Band Life of Agony... BUT SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT! There is absolutely no pre-requisite here to be a fan of this genre of music, or live concerts, it will NOT matter!!! Guaranteed IMO! It honestly feels too short, but the journey it takes you on, with the members of this band, the families, friends, business associates, the highs and lows, just brutally raw, honest, and full of humanity in the end! Just an incredibly moving 90 minutes that should not be missed!
    10siobhan-01566

    Wonderful film

    This documentary delivers so much more than expected. Cycles of abuse and human resilience, friendship and transformation are all handled with real care and sensitivity by the director Leigh Brooks, all to the backdrop of Life of Agony's musical journey from the 90s to today. I didn't know the band before watching the film but am a new fan. I highly recommend this film. 🌟
    10jason_mair

    An amazing human interest story

    Not knowing a whole lot about the bands music and the impact it's had on their fans over generations, I absorbed the movie more from a human interest perspective. The direction and editing transforms the film into way more than a band movie.

    The story of each of the band members and their struggles with domestic violence and sexual identity separate this movie from any other band documentary I've seen.

    The director Leigh Brooks covers the topic of Mina Caputos transition with compassion and depth but doesn't make this the entire focus of the movie. It's very much a collective piece about the entire band with great insight into their individual backgrounds and struggle.

    Check it out, you won't come away disappointed, whether you know the music or not.

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      • April 2, 2022 (Germany)
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