Anvil! The Story of Anvil

A bittersweet, funny and tender portrait of lifelong friendship and stubborn dreams, equal parts cringe and heartbreak, ending on a quietly triumphant note.

Directed by

Sacha Gervasi

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Kevin Goocher

Tagline

At fourteen, they made a pact to rock together forever. They meant it.

Overview

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Friendship, ambition, music, loyalty

Content

Strong language. Mild sexual content. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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