Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)
2h
Running Time
October 31, 1999Release Date
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)
2h
Running Time
October 31, 1999Release Date
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
Subs
Currently Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: fuboTV
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.
Judd Nelson
Alan Freed
Mädchen Amick
Jackie McCoy
David Gianopoulos
Morris Levy
Daniel Kash
Hooke
Leon
Jackie Wilson
Paula Abdul
Denise Walton
Walter Franks
Little Richard
Fabian
Actor
LeRoy D. Brazile
Frankie Lymon
Bobby Rydell
Actor
James C. Victor
Jerry Lee Lewis
Michael Daingerfield
Bill Haley
Walter Franks III
Little Richard
Fulvio Cecere
Pete Bell
Andy Wolk
Director
Mark Wilson
Leo Mintz
Details.
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Wiki.
Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story is a 1999 American television film directed by Andy Wolk and starring Judd Nelson as Alan Freed. It is based on John A. Jackson's book Big Beat Heat: Alan Freed and the Early Years of Rock & Roll.