5.7American Hot Wax · 1978
American Hot Wax (1978) is a Drama / History / Music film directed by Floyd Mutrux, starring Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno.
DramaHistoryMusic
5.7Overview
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
Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Carl Weaver, Al Chalk, Sam Harkness, Arnold McCuller
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What is "American Hot Wax" about?
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.
When was "American Hot Wax" released?
American Hot Wax was released in 1978.
Who stars in "American Hot Wax"?
The cast includes Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman.
