We Are Twisted Sister
In the mid-1970s, Twisted Sister claimed glitter rock for their
own, cross-dressing their way to headlining every club within 100 miles
of New York City, from New Jersey bowling alleys to Long Island beach
bars. With gigs six nights a week, they were the most successful live
bar band of suburban New York, selling out 5,000-seat shows fueled by
their no-holds-barred stage presence and aggressive metal setlists. But
by the early ‘80s, they found themselves balancing on a double-edged
sword, hugely popular with local audiences but without a national
following – or a record deal – to speak of. When Twisted Sister finally
got their big break in 1983, they’d go on to become one of the biggest
glam rock bands of the decade, their over-the-top live shows drawing
sell-out crowds and their music videos defining an early MTV network. To
anyone who knew the hard-fought battle they’d won to get there, the
band that killed disco was no overnight success. WE ARE TWISTED F***ING SISTER!
is the mesmerizing, wickedly appealing and never-before-told story of
the ten grueling years leading up to the band’s legendary career,
recounted directly by the band themselves, their managers and their
biggest fans.
Director(s)
Andrew HornCast
Dee SniderJay Jay French
Eddie Ojeda