Trenches of Rock
WINTER FILM AWARDS 2018 NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY
2017
United States
86 mins
NYC Premiere
Documentary Film Competition
| Paul Michael Bloodgood | |
| Paul Michael Bloodgood, Anne Marie Bloodgood | |
| Michael Bloodgood, Les Carlsen, David Zaffiro, Paul Jackson | |
| Implied Violence, Discussion or Depiction of Suicide |
Trenches Of Rock depicts the career of 1980s heavy metal band BLOODGOOD, who was targeted not only by a mainstream music industry that found their blatant use of faith-based lyrics an unfitting marriage with heavy metal, but also by Christians who believed their music was the work of the devil. BLOODGOOD became a trailblazer of Christian Metal, touring the world and facing adversity head-on while confronted by death threats, picketers and protests of these metal missionaries.
About the Director
Before his feature-length directorial debut with Trenches Of Rock, filmmaker Paul Michael Bloodgood enjoyed a 19-year career as a professional ballet dancer with Ballet Pacifica and Ballet Austin, performing a myriad of principal roles around the world. Paul Michael earned his B.A. in Dance and the Humanities from St. Edward’s University while simultaneously pursuing his career in the film industry. A member of SAG-AFTRA since 2003, Paul Michael is also a 3-time Austin Critics Table recipient.
Reviews
“Trenches of Rock” Explores the High and Lows of Christian Heavy Metal Band Bloodgood – Jerry Del Priore, Winter Film Awards
Bloodgood’s Induction into the Hall of Fame – Youtube
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Awards
2017 SND Variety Film Festival – Best Documentary
2017 Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival – Best Feature Documentary
2017 Mediterranean Film Festival (Italy) – Best Feature Documentary, the Danny Caprio Special Recognition Award
2017 Romford Film Festival (UK) – Best Feature Documentary, Best Director, Best Editing
2017 Mindfield Film Festival – Best Feature Documentary, Best Director
2018 German United Film Festival – Best Feature Documentary
