Question 1

What real-life connection did the director have to the band Anvil?

Accepted Answer

Director Sacha Gervasi was once a roadie for Anvil.

Question 2

Which major metal bands did Anvil influence according to the film?

Accepted Answer

Anvil influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.

Question 3

What comparison is sometimes made between this documentary and another famous rock film?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes referred to as the "real life This Is Spinal Tap (1984)".

Question 4

Which festivals featured this documentary in 2008?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2008.

Question 5

What was the childhood pact that drives the story of Anvil?

Accepted Answer

At age 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever, which they're still pursuing in their fifties.

Question 6

Why is Anvil: The Story of Anvil sometimes compared to another famous rock film?

Accepted Answer

It's sometimes referred to as the 'real life This Is Spinal Tap (1984)'.

Question 7

What personal connection did director Sacha Gervasi have to the band Anvil before making this documentary?

Accepted Answer

Sacha Gervasi was once a roadie for Anvil.

Question 8

What was the critical recognition that Anvil: The Story of Anvil received from the Directors Guild of America?

Accepted Answer

It received an award from the Directors Guild of America in 2010.

Question 9

Which major metal musicians appear in the documentary to discuss Anvil's influence?

Accepted Answer

Musicians who appear include Scott Ian of Anthrax, Lars Ulrich of Metallica, Tom Araya of Slayer, Slash, and Lemmy of Motörhead.

Question 10

What was included in a notable film reference book that featured Anvil: The Story of Anvil?

Accepted Answer

It was once included among the '1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die' edited by Steven Schneider, though removed from the 10th Anniversary Edition in 2015.

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