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The Ballad of Judas Priest Sets North American Premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs

Tom Morello makes his directorial debut alongside Sam Dunn in a film exploring Judas Priest’s 50-year cultural impact.

Overview

  • The documentary will screen at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto from April 23 to May 3, marking its first North American showings.
  • The film had its world premiere at the 76th Berlinale in February.
  • It is co-directed by Sam Dunn and Tom Morello, with Morello making his first turn as a director.
  • A Rolling Stone preview clip features Rob Halford discussing Breaking the Law as a revolution song rooted in Thatcher-era working‑class unrest.
  • The project is produced by Banger Films and presented and distributed by Sony Music Vision, with executive producers including Tom Morello, Rick Krim, Sheila Stepanek and Jayne Andrews.