We Are X (2016)

03/12/2016 (GB) • Music, Documentary • 1h 32m

The music never had to be explained.

Overview

As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.

We Are X (2016)

03/12/2016 (GB) • 1h 32m

Music, Documentary

The music never had to be explained.

Overview

As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.

Top Billed Cast

YOSHIKI

Self

hide

Self (archive footage)

Toshi

Self

PATA

Self

Heath

Self

Sugizo

Self

Taiji

Self

Wes Borland

Self

Richard Fortus

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rock band

japanese music

music documentary

documentary

x japan

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