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Biography
Sam Dunn is a Canadian documentary filmmaker, musician, and anthropologist, best known for his series of documentaries on heavy metal music. He co-owns Toronto-based production company Banger Films with Scot McFadyen. Dunn holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Victoria and a master's degree from York University where his thesis work focused on Guatemalan refugees.
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Awards & recognition
- Gemini Award
Filmography10 titles

Metal Evolution
2011as Himself
2011as Himself

Iron Maiden: Flight 666
2009Director, Writer
2009Director, Writer

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
2005as Self
2005as Self

ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas
2019Director
2019Director

Hip-Hop Evolution
2016Executive Producer
2016Executive Producer

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
2010Director, Producer, Writer
2010Director, Producer, Writer

RUSH: Time Machine
2011Director
2011Director

Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?
2023Director, Executive Producer
2023Director, Executive Producer

Super Duper Alice Cooper
2014Director, Producer, Writer
2014Director, Producer, Writer

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine
2021Director
2021Director