Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Synopsis
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.
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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
Walter Franks
Little Richard
LeRoy D. Brazile
Frankie Lymon
Michael Daingerfield
Bill Haley
Fulvio Cecere
Pete Bell
Mark Wilson
Leo Mintz
Aron Tager
J. Edgar Hoover
Joe W. Davis
Buddy Holly
Michael Dunston
Bo Diddley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Wolk
- Screenplay & Story
- John A. Jackson
- Original Title
- Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Von Zerneck Sertner Films, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Wolk
John A. Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Jackson
Writer
Andy Wolk
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
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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.
Who directed Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story was directed by Andy Wolk.
Who stars in Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story?
The principal cast of Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story includes Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash, Leon.
When was Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story released and how long is it?
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.