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Tom Morello's Film Celebrates Unity Amid Political Critique

2/15/2026

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Tom Morello discussed political themes in his film, The Ballad of Judas Priest, at the Berlin Film Festival.
The Ballad of Judas Priest highlights the band's inclusive audience as a model for unity.
The documentary explores Rob Halford's struggles as a closeted gay man and the band's 1980s history.
The Berlin Film Festival faced criticism for celebrities avoiding political discussions, prompting Tricia Tuttle to defend artists' rights to free speech.

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Tom Morello discussed political themes in his film, The Ballad of Judas Priest, at the Berlin Film Festival.
The Ballad of Judas Priest highlights the band's inclusive audience as a model for unity.
The documentary explores Rob Halford's struggles as a closeted gay man and the band's 1980s history.
The Berlin Film Festival faced criticism for celebrities avoiding political discussions, prompting Tricia Tuttle to defend artists' rights to free speech.