Shihad: Beautiful Machine

Shihad: Beautiful Machine (DVD) (*)

~~$37.99~~ $31.97

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
103 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2012 and produced in:
New Zealand ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Sam Peacocke

Written By:
Sam Peacocke

Actors:
Karl Kippenberger
Phil Knight
Tom Larkin
Jon Toogood

Synopsis:

What began in the backrooms of Wellingtons punk rock underground, with Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight and Karl Kippenberger coming together to form a kickass band, would see Shihad transplanted to Germany, Australia and eventually, the musical Mecca of the U.S.. Encountering every obstacle in the rock book: drug abuse, tragic bereavement, alcoholism, fames distortions, relationships imploding under the pressure of constant absence, total breakdowns the band would beat all of it, playing up to 150 show a year and becoming the focus of a major label bidding war. A wild ride from anonymity to being the next It band and into the present day, Shihad: Beautiful Machine is an unflinching look at the elusive reality of a true rock dream.

For over 20 years, Shihad has defined New Zealand rock music. From their roots in Wellington's furious 90s punk metal scene, to the wild Berlin days, the tragic overdose of their manager, the international explosion of 'The General Electric', and the infamous American name-change, 'Shihad: Beautiful Machine' asks- what went wrong?

A film about four friends that almost took the biggest industry in the World by storm.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 07 March, 2013.

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