Morello’s Judas Priest Doc Turns Metal Into a Battle Against Fascism
TL;DR
Tom Morello discusses co-directing The Ballad of Judas Priest at the Berlin Film Festival, describing the documentary as a deep dive into Judas Priest’s origins, Rob Halford’s life as a closeted gay man, and the culture wars surrounding the Satanic Panic-era trial, framing the film as a model for using music to confront and resist fascism today.
- Tom Morello on Co-Directing ‘The Ballad of Judas Priest’: ‘What a Time to Be Alive Where You Can Both Make a Documentary About Your Favorite Band and Fight Fascism’ Variety
- Rob Halford Talks ‘Breaking the Law’ Inspiration in Clip From Judas Priest Documentary Rolling Stone
- ‘The Ballad Of Judas Priest’ Director Tom Morello Embraces Getting Political At Berlin Film Festival Deadline
- Germany Berlin Film Festival The Ballad of Judas Priest Photo Call guardonline.com
- Berlin Hidden Gem: The Ballad of a Metal God (Who Happened to Be Gay) The Hollywood Reporter
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