CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 1h 32m

Breaking a Monster

The story of Unlocking The Truth

32%(11)IMDbDocumentary

As seventh-graders, band members of Unlocking The Truth spend their weekends playing metal music in Times Square—often to substantial crowds. After signing with a 70-year-old manager, they are soon on their way to a $1.8 million record deal.

Directed byLuke Meyer

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
March 14, 2015
Studios
SeeThink FilmsBlack Label Media

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Breaking a Monster Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Music Documentary HD

Breaking a Monster Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Music Documentary HD

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring

Alec Atkins

Self

Jarad Dawkins

Self

Malcolm Brickhouse

Self

Alan Sacks

Self

Kevin Jonas

Kevin Jonas

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Q-Tip

Q-Tip

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Luke Meyer
Luke Meyer
Written by
Luke Meyer
Luke Meyer
Brad Turner
Brad Turner
Produced by
Thad Luckinbill
Thad Luckinbill
Trent Luckinbill
Trent Luckinbill

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