"Sometimes you have to fight in order to be free." These words spoken by Jared Leto are the heart and soul of this film. ARTIFACT is an amazing account of the thirty million dollar lawsuit brought against Thirty Seconds to Mars by their own record label. It documents the band's highs and lows of trying to make their third studio album 'This Is War' while simultaneously fighting against an antiquated industry for a more fair and balanced contract. This film while very personal, documents the plight of all professional artists. It's smart, informative, brave, powerful, and emotionally raw. Band members Jared Leto, brother Shannon Leto, and Tomo Miličević share feelings of anger and discouragement to moments of humor and ultimately accomplishment and satisfaction. ARTIFACT is a brilliantly told poignant story of optimism that art and commerce can coexist when hard work and the belief in one's self are equally demonstrated. I absolutely loved this film and highly recommend it. While I am a huge fan of the band (an Echelon) and of Jared Leto's acting and film making, you don't have to be a fan to appreciate this film. Provehito In Altum.

Loved the whole documentary!It is absolutely amazing!Even not being a fan of 30 Seconds to Mars I strongly suggest you to see it!Shows us that the life of an artist is not as easy and fantastic as many think ... most artists really need to work hard and make big choices to get some positive feedback or not! In this particular case they made a new agreement and 30 Seconds to Mars made a successful album, but it could had ended badly.After seeing this documentary I think people will respect more the artists and their work.

I had never really thought about what goes on in the record business, but after watching this film I am horrified that the "suits" can treat the artists this badly and think nothing of it. My eyes were opened, now I will do whatever it takes to support the artist (be it singer, painter, writer, etc) and not support the corporations that continue to try to take all that the artist is. To know that these million selling artists actually make very little to nothing off of their art is sickening to me. I applaud 30 Seconds to Mars for standing up for their dreams and showing the world what it is really like to try to go for your dreams. Everyone that enjoys art of some form, be it music or books or paintings or movies, needs to see this film. Thank you Bartholomew Cubbins.

From the very moment of the first shot of this documentary, you KNOW it isn't going to be like anything else you've ever seen. A rare, closerthanthis look into the lives of members of the band 30 Seconds to Mars. You embark upon a journey to fight for what's right. To open eyes and ears around the world to what an artist really experiences after having been signed to a label. It's exhilarating to watch Jared Leto and all who stand behind him buck the system & say NO, we aren't going to be taken advantage of anymore. He took a life changing chance, by publicizing his battle, and identifying himself, as well as his band, to record companies around the world. Mars has come out of this war, not just alive, but alive & well. Still making beautiful music & sharing it with the world, with renewed determination. They ARE the shining example of bravery, determination, faith and honesty in a very ugly, greedy, cutthroat avenue of business. I'm honored to have watched it, & to be able to pass it on to others. Thank you Mars! Well done Sirs!