American Hot Wax (1978)
1959. New York City. The battleground was Rock and Roll. It was the beginning of an era. You shoulda been there.
Run Time: 1h31m | Release: 17 Mar 1978
Genres: Drama | History | Music |
Revenue: $11,000,000.00
Production Countries: United States of America
5.6 / 1019 Vote Count
Overview:
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.
Cast Of - American Hot Wax
Crew Members
Alan Freed
Sheryl
Mookie
Teenage Louise
Member of The Chesterfields
Member of The Chesterfields
Member of The Chesterfields
Member of The Chesterfields
Lennie Richfield
Artie Moress