Heavy Load

2008 | 0 minutes | 7.0 ★ (3)

Heavy Load
  • Overview

    Documentary about punk band Heavy Load, subject to the combustible flux of ego, ambition, fantasy, expectation and desire that fuels any emerging band, but uniquely made up of musicians with and without learning disabilities. This makes the band's survival a precarious negotiation between two different worlds - on the one hand the institutional timetable of day centres, work placements and social workers and, on the other, the chaotic slacker life of rehearsal rooms, studios and gigs. (Storyville)

  • Release Date

    10 March 2008

  • DirectingJerry Rothwell
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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