by Screenmancer Music
It’s the story of three lifelong friends who overcame domestic violence, substance abuse and depression to form hardcore alternative-metal group Life of Agony, one of the most influential bands in its genre, led by the very first openly transgender singer. Making its debut today, March 22, THE SOUND OF SCARS is Leigh Brooks’ deeply personal documentary that explores Brooklyn-based Life of Agony’s epic rise, harrowing fall and on-trend rebirth while confronting domestic violence, substance abuse, addiction, depression and lead singer Mina Caputo’s gender transition.
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“A lifetime’s worth of struggle and triumph led to the making of this film,” says guitarist Joey Zampella. “Life of Agony has been our link to people who are just like us… And now, the world gets to see the inner workings of what makes us who we are. This release is something we’ll be forever proud of.” Through the success of their groundbreaking 1993 debut “River Runs Red”, hailed by Rolling Stone as “One of the Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”, they channeled their cumulative life stories into a soundtrack for a broken generation. This newfound fame allowed them to suppress the tragedies of their past, but in its wake new obstacles arose.
“Our music has always been able to connect with people on a deep, emotional level. I’m confident that this film will continue with that tradition and make a positive impact on people’s lives,” states bassist Alan Robert. “We’re absolutely thrilled about all of the incredible feedback we’ve received so far, and we can’t wait for the rest of the world to finally see it.”
Ahead of the film’s release lead singer Mina Caputo said, “We’ve never avoided tough conversations and we don’t pretend to have all the answers. But this film is a roadmap with many great lessons. It shows a ton of vulnerability… moments of falling downward, and those times where we rise strong.”
THE SOUND OF SCARS will debut March 22 across North America on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Rogers, Spectrum, Bell and Cox streaming platforms, presented by Raven Banner Entertainment and Cinedigm.
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