Sirens (2022)
Directed by Rita Baghdadi
Genres - Culture & Society, Music |
Sub-Genres - Social Problem Film, Vocal Music |
Release Date - Sep 30, 2022 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 79 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Farida Ezzat
Directed by Rita Baghdadi, the documentary chronicles the rise of the first female heavy metal band in the Middle East called Slave to Sirens. The Beirut-based band is co-founded by Lilas Mayassi and Shery Bechara, two guitarists aspiring to become rock stars while providing musical solace to their fellow Lebanese youth. The five-woman band must battle social norms, sexual prejudice, and gender stereotypes to make their dream come true.
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feminism, heavy-metal-music, Middle-East, rock-band, sexual-awakening, women's-issues
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