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
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.

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.

Mädchen Amick
Jackie McCoy

Judd Nelson
Alan Freed

David Gianopoulos
Morris Levy

Daniel Kash
Hooke

Leon
Jackie Wilson

Paula Abdul
Denise Walton

James C. Victor
Jerry Lee Lewis

Fabian
Actor

Walter Franks
Little Richard

Bobby Rydell
Actor

LeRoy D. Brazile
Frankie Lymon

Michael Daingerfield
Bill Haley

Fulvio Cecere
Pete Bell

Walter Franks III
Little Richard

Mark Wilson
Leo Mintz

Aron Tager
J. Edgar Hoover

Joe W. Davis
Buddy Holly

Matt Dorff
Writer

Michael Dunston
Bo Diddley

Richard D. Arredondo
Producer

Randy Sutter
Producer

John A. Jackson
Writer

Andy Wolk
Director

Lawrence Shragge
Composer
Details.
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.
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