Shihad: Beautiful Machine is our pick of the films opening today. This documentary on the life and times (and struggles) of the legendary Kiwi band looks like an incredibly interesting watch. So go down to see it at your local – and not just because it’s New Zealand Music Month.
Here’s the trailer:
For over two decades, 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?”
More than a documentary, this is an all-access pass to an extraordinary rock saga, charting a legendary band’s fight with fame, fortune, the industry, and finally — itself.
Directed by Sam Peacocke, the documentary features Jon Toogood, Karl Kippenberger, Phil Knight and Tom Larken.
