A $1.8 million record deal with Sony Music marks a significant milestone for the teen heavy metal band Unlocking the Truth.
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A $1.8 million record deal with Sony Music marks a significant milestone for the teen heavy metal band Unlocking the Truth.
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Synopsis
Alec Atkins, Malcom Brickhouse, and Jarad Dawkins form the heavy metal band Unlocking the Truth in Brooklyn, New York. In 2015, they sign a $1.8 million record deal with Sony Music and hire manager Alan Sacks. "Breaking a Monster" follows their rise from street performances in Times Square to a North American tour, capturing their experiences in the music industry and the challenges of child-stardom. The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 14, 2015.
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Why Watch
- Meet the teen band Unlocking the Truth.
- Follow their $1.8 million deal with Sony Music.
- See their live concert at the Museum of the Moving Image.
Did You Know
- Unlocking the Truth signed a $1.8 million record deal with Sony Music.
- The film premiered at the South By Southwest Film Festival on March 14, 2015.
- The documentary won the Jury Prize at Sound Unseen and Best Music Documentary at the UK Music Video Awards.
- The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Breaking a Monster?
Breaking a Monster was directed by Luke Meyer.
What record deal did Unlocking the Truth sign?
Unlocking the Truth signed a $1.8 million record deal with Sony Music.
When did Breaking a Monster premiere?
Breaking a Monster premiered at the South By SouthWest Film Festival on March 14, 2015.
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