

The Rock-afire Explosion
2008-10-01 · 70 min · ★ 5.9
"The Rock-afire Explosion" is the story of a small-town disc-jockey, a struggling inventor, and an animatronic rock band, that quickly becomes an eccentric portrait of childhood memories, broken dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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- Directors
- Brett Whitcomb
- Production companies
- Window Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Chris ThrashChris Thrash
Aaron FechterAaron Fechter
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