Review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) by Ben W — 02 Jul 2008

The Vice guys are pretty flakey. But the Iraqis are cool. And their band rocks!

This review of Heavy Metal in Baghdad (2007) was written by Ben W on 02 Jul 2008.

Heavy Metal in Baghdad has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rocko P (53) on 18 Nov 2009

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One of the best documentaries EVER. Touching, and a new understanding of Iraq. If you pretend to like metal at all, you should watch this…

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