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Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)

Drama Music TV Movie
Release Date: 1999, October 31
Directors: Andy Wolk
Countries: United States of America
Production: Von Zerneck Sertner Films, Von Zerneck Sertner Films, NBC, NBC
Cast: Walter Franks, Daniel Kash, Judd Nelson, Fulvio Cecere, Paula Abdul, James C. Victor, Michael Daingerfield, David Gianopoulos, Mädchen Amick, Mark Wilson, Leon, Aron Tager

Overview:

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.