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Movie poster: Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf (2024)
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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf

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2024 · 97 min Documentary Music
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Steppenwolf is one of the most legendary and at the same time most enigmatic bands in the history of rock music. On the border between mainstream and psychedelic underground, their song "Born to Be Wild" became the anthem of an entire generation. The new, hard sound of Steppenwolf was a stab in the heart of the "Summer of Love" and put an end to the hippie era. It is no coincidence that they were the very first band to use the word "heavy metal" in their lyrics.

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Original Title Born to Be Wild - Eine Band namens Steppenwolf
Year 2024
Country Canada, Germany
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Oliver Schwehm
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (7 votes)

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The documentary constructs its narrative by relying on archival footage and rare interviews, exploring the band's enigmatic position between mainstream success and countercultural rebellion. It builds a compelling contrast between the hippie dream and the aggressive new sound that shattered it.

What lingers after viewing is the seismic impact of a single song that became an anthem, capturing the spirit of a generation and birthing a genre. A potent look at a cultural turning point. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Oliver Schwehm

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