Ten years after retiring, Jon Mikl Thor attempts a comeback in music, pushing his body to the brink in a quest for success that nearly kills him.
“Throwbacks, comebacks and the relentless heart of the almighty.”
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Ten years after retiring, Jon Mikl Thor attempts a comeback in music, pushing his body to the brink in a quest for success that nearly kills him.
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Synopsis
Jon Mikl Thor, a bodybuilder and frontman of the band Thor, rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with his theatrical performances alongside acts like Metallica and Kiss. After a brief stint in cult films such as Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare, he faded from the spotlight. A decade later, Thor attempts a comeback, pushing his physical limits and facing personal challenges. I Am Thor documents his struggle to reclaim his place in the music industry, culminating in a tour that coincided with the film's release in 2015.
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- Meet Jon Mikl Thor, a unique rock star and bodybuilder.
- See Thor's comeback attempt that nearly costs him his life.
- Find out why Thor's band was compared to Metallica and Kiss.
Did You Know
- I Am Thor premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in January 2015.
- The film won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Fantasia International Film Festival.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 91% from 11 critics.
- Jon Mikl Thor went on a US tour coinciding with the film's release in November 2015.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Thor?
I Am Thor was directed by Ryan Wise.
What year did I Am Thor premiere?
I Am Thor had its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival in January 2015.
What was the approval rating of I Am Thor on Rotten Tomatoes?
I Am Thor has an approval rating of 91% based on reviews from 11 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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