This is Spinal Tap, a 1984 film directed by Rob Reiner in collaboration with writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer (all four of whom also star in the movie), constitutes what is known as a “mockumentary,” chronicling the fictional hardships of a British heavy metal band. While I would strongly recommend watching the entire film, almost any 15-minute excerpt would suffice for this assignment. Identify which specific heavy metal bands are being targeted by the humor of this movie. Discuss some of the stereotypes of 1970s and 1980s rockers that are portrayed in the movie. Share your response with your peers and review the responses of at least two others, integrating any new and relevant information into your own response.