About this movie
This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So, most radio stations won't play it. However, Freed believed that it's the next wave, so he fights to have it played on the air. Eventually, he went into the big time - New York, and he decided to dub this music "ROCK & ROLL". Despite his success, he still had a lot of opposition and made deals with the wrong people, which would lead to his downfall.
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Quick facts
Year
1999
Runtime
1h 31m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.6/10
Votes
8
Genre
Drama, Music, TV Movie
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Language
EN
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Questions about Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
How long is Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story was directed by Andy Wolk and released in 1999.
What genre is Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film (1999).
Who stars in Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
The cast of Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story includes Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash, Leon.
What is the TMDB rating for Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story has a TMDB rating of 5.6/10 based on 8 votes.
