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American Hot Wax (1978)

PG ★ 5.7/10 91 min Drama, History, Music United States English
Director: Floyd Mutrux
Screenplay by: John Kaye
Streaming: Not available
1959. New York City. The battleground was Rock and Roll. It was the beginning of an era. You shoulda been there.

Description

This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.

Top Cast

Tim McIntire
Tim McIntire Alan Freed
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher Sheryl
Jay Leno
Jay Leno Mookie
Laraine Newman
Laraine Newman Teenage Louise
Carl Weaver Member of The Chesterfields
Al Chalk
Al Chalk Member of The Chesterfields
Sam Harkness Member of The Chesterfields
Arnold McCuller
Arnold McCuller Member of The Chesterfields

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