What documentary followed Metallica during The Black Album era and its tour?

A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica followed the band during the creation and touring of The Black Album.

The documentary was released in 1992 as a two-part video project. It covers the recording of the album, the band’s working relationship with producer Bob Rock, promotional activity, and the major tour that followed. Its title refers to the extended period documented rather than to a song or album title.

The film offers behind-the-scenes material from a particularly important stage in Metallica’s career. Viewers see studio disagreements, songwriting and recording decisions, rehearsals, interviews, and large-scale performances. The documentary therefore provides context for how a polished studio album emerged from a demanding and often tense process.

It is frequently confused with Some Kind of Monster, a 2004 documentary centered on the troubled sessions for St. Anger, or Metallica: Through the Never, a 2013 concert film. A Year and a Half is the film specifically connected with The Black Album’s recording and first major supporting tour.