The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

2020 · 86 min · ★ 7.5 · Documentary, Music

For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting metal band Black Sabbath, a successful solo career and a lovable 21st century television dad.

Directed by Greg Johnston · Written by Christina Keating

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