What documentary about Metallica chronicles the making of The Black Album and its following tour?
Answer
A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica chronicles the making of The Black Album and its following tour.
The documentary was released as a two-part video on November 17, 1992. Its first part focuses on the recording and production of Metallica, while the second follows the band during the touring cycle that came after the album's release.
Adam Dubin directed the film, and Juliana Roberts produced it. The project gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals, studio work, band discussions, and the scale of Metallica's live shows during its breakthrough period.
The title refers to the extended period covered by the documentary rather than the album's running time. It is therefore different from Some Kind of Monster, the 2004 documentary about the band's later struggles and the creation of St. Anger.
The original release came as a double VHS package and later became available on DVD.