True, but the lawsuits would ensue shortly after.alborg wrote:Surely a few people associated with the making of the documentary would have copies of the finished film?
If it's never going to be officially released better let a pirated version circulate amongst fans instead of letting the thing rot in a vault somewhere.
That being said, many, many movies have been "leaked" over the years and have found their way to the public that have not gotten an "official release".
Given how things seem to always unfold with anything Randy, however, I'm not holding my breath on this one. Plus, if this thing ever does get an official release where all parties agree about what should be released, I have a feeling some segments would most likely be cut, thus leaving out the "warts and all" details that we know are included, as we have seen the trailer.
The only other way this gets released is if Dakota says, "to hell with it" and releases it anyways, and it's available for a very short time before being pulled, because you KNOW if this happens, it's going to litigation shortly after, as most things Randy do. In this instance, those who have a copy will be milking that distinction for all it's worth.
The legacy of Randy Rhoads: filled with lawsuits, hurt feelings, small amounts of actual released material, and unfinished projects.