We Sold Our Souls for Rock n Roll

A chronicle of the 30-city Ozzfest adventure, with performances from Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie, Slipknot, Godsmack, and Slayer. Along with supercharged musical performances from both industry icons and unknown bands alike, the film gives an inside look at a contemporary American rock culture that is peppered with fanatic religious protestors, freak shows, and jaw-dropping fans.

We Sold Our Souls for Rock n Roll is a 2001 documentary by Penelope Spheeris. It was filmed at the 1999 Ozzfest and won an award for "Most Popular Documentary" at the 2001 Melbourne International Film Festival. Legal issues delayed the release. The documentary received mixed reviews.

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.