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Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story · 1999

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999) is a Drama / Music / TV Movie film directed by Andy Wolk, starring Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos.

DramaMusicTV Movie

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.

Cast

Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash, Leon, Paula Abdul, James C. Victor, Walter Franks

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Frequently asked

What is "Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story" about?

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.

When was "Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story" released?

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story was released in 1999.

Who stars in "Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story"?

The cast includes Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash.