Rock Out
“Unburying the queer roots of rock, punk & metal.”
Synopsis
In electric, personal, and historical ways, this riveting documentary explores whether there is, or ever was, a home for Queer in the hyper-masculine, black painted worlds of heavy metal, punk and rock & roll. Excavating the often-veiled queer lives of some of the greatest culture-defining disruptors and masterminds of music in the 1960s and 70s, Rock Out demands to know what unique value ‘gay’ brought to creating and revolutionising rock, punk, and metal – from the perspective of managers, producers, artists and fans – and why those contributions have been left buried for so long.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sheffield DocFest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dustin Lance Black
- Original Title
- Rock Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Gerber Pictures, Live Nation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dustin Lance Black
Tim Cragg
Justin Lachance
Bill Gerber, Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, Vaughn Trudeau
Department Leadership Roster
Dustin Lance Black
Director
Bill Gerber
Producer
Tim Cragg
Director of Photography
Justin Lachance
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rock Out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rock Out about?
In electric, personal, and historical ways, this riveting documentary explores whether there is, or ever was, a home for Queer in the hyper-masculine, black painted worlds of heavy metal, punk and rock & roll. Excavating the often-veiled queer lives of some of the greatest culture-defining disruptors and masterminds of music in the 1960s and 70s, Rock Out demands to know what unique value ‘gay’ brought to creating and revolutionising rock, punk, and metal – from the perspective of managers, producers, artists and fans – and why those contributions have been left buried for so long.
Who directed Rock Out?
Rock Out was directed by Dustin Lance Black.
Who stars in Rock Out?
The principal cast of Rock Out includes Not specified.
When was Rock Out released and how long is it?
Rock Out was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock Out?
Rock Out holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).