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Dancing With the Devil

Synopsis

A documentary about music censorship by Channel 4. Is it freedom of expression or are heavy metal artists dancing with the devil? During the satanic panic era of the late 80's and early 90's, there were record burnings, ridiculous accusations of subliminal messages within songs and lawsuits--all aimed at the supression of rock music. Highlights include the senate hearings with Tipper Gore v. the rock music industry, a man who tried to blow his head off from listening to too much Black Sabbath and best of all, some crackpot preacher who plays 'Another One Bites the Dust' by Queen backwards and shows us what they're really saying--("It's fun to smoke marijuana").

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Emma Barker
Original Title
Dancing With the Devil
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
53m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Emma Barker

Department Leadership Roster

Emma Barker

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dancing With the Devil.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing With the Devil

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dancing With the Devil about?

A documentary about music censorship by Channel 4. Is it freedom of expression or are heavy metal artists dancing with the devil? During the satanic panic era of the late 80's and early 90's, there were record burnings, ridiculous accusations of subliminal messages within songs and lawsuits--all aimed at the supression of rock music. Highlights include the senate hearings with Tipper Gore v. the rock music industry, a man who tried to blow his head off from listening to too much Black Sabbath and best of all, some crackpot preacher who plays 'Another One Bites the Dust' by Queen backwards and shows us what they're really saying--("It's fun to smoke marijuana").

Who directed Dancing With the Devil?

Dancing With the Devil was directed by Emma Barker.

Who stars in Dancing With the Devil?

The principal cast of Dancing With the Devil includes James Guthrie.

When was Dancing With the Devil released and how long is it?

Dancing With the Devil was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 53m.