Heavy Load (film)
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| Directed by | Jerry Rothwell |
| Music by | Max de Wardener |
| Cinematography | Stephanie Hardt |
| Edited by | Alan Mackay |
Production company |
Met Film |
| Distributed by | Independent Film Channel |
Release dates | October 3, 2008 |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Heavy Load is a 2008 British documentary film directed by Jerry Rothwell.
The documentary tells the story of Heavy Load, a British punk band composed of disabled musicians. The film captures the band over two years, as they record their first album and take their show to bigger venues,[1] and has been described by Mark Kermode as 'a really, really fine music documentary'.[2]
All members met at Southdown Housing, a non-profit assisted-living community for people with psychiatric disabilities and learning disabilities.[3]
Band members
- Simon Barker, Vocals
- Jimmy Nichols, Guitar and vocals
- Paul Richards, Bass
- Mick Williams, Guitar and vocals
- Michael White, Drums