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Riz Ahmed Grapples With Hearing Loss in the Riveting First Trailer for ‘Sound of Metal’

Riz Ahmed Grapples With Hearing Loss in the Riveting First Trailer for ‘Sound of Metal’

The terrific Riz Ahmed looks like he’s finally got a lead role worthy of his considerable talents in the first trailer for Sound of Metal, which follows Ruben (Ahmed), a punk metal drummer and recovering addict who starts to lose his hearing. The debut from writer/director Darius Marder. Marder is gaining early acclaim for the innovative sound design, which helps immerse viewers in Ruben’s world. The trailer gives a little tease of how the film does this and also includes closed captioning, as the movie itself will, so that the hearing and non-hearing will be able to appreciate the movie.

The official synopsis says “Ruben is a drummer and one half of the duo Blackgammon along with his singer girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke). A former drug addict, he is sober for four years. Suddenly, he begins to lose his hearing. His sponsor makes him go meet Joe (Paul Raci), who leads a deaf community. With the help from them, Ruben struggles to accept his situation.”

Sound of Metal will be in a few theaters on November 20 and hit Amazon Prime on December 4.

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