Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)

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Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)
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Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends) is a 2017 documentary film about the American rock band of the same name. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "HBO's Eagles of Death Metal Documentary Leaves Its Most Pressing Question Unanswered". Spin. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
  2. "Film Review: Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)". Consequence of Sound. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2018-03-21.
  3. Harvey, Dennis (2017-01-18). "Film Review: 'Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis'". Variety. Retrieved 2018-03-21.