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Cast & Crew

Stephen Kijak
Director
Stan Lee
As Self
Gene Simmons
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YOSHIKI
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Wes Borland
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As Self (archive footage)
Sugizo
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We Are X is a documentary that tells the story of X Japan, a Japanese heavy metal band that took the world by storm in the 1980s and 1990s. The film follows the band's frontman, Yoshiki, as he battles personal demons and tries to bring the band's music to a global audience. Along the way, we see the band's rise to fame, their struggles with fame and addiction, and their eventual breakup. But even as the band members go their separate ways, Yoshiki remains determined to share their music with the world. Through interviews with the band members, their families, and other figures from the world of music and entertainment, We Are X offers a unique glimpse into the world of Japanese heavy metal and the power of music to transcend borders and generations.

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We Are X was released in theaters on October 21, 2016.