CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Synopsis
In 1976, radio station CFNY 102.1FM went on the air, broadcast live from a modest suburban house just north of Toronto, and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Schichter
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Davren, Matt Schichter
- Original Title
- CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HighballTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Schichter
Miles Davren, Matt Schichter
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Matt Schichter
Director
Miles Davren
Writer
Matt Schichter
Writer
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What is CFNY: The Spirit of Radio about?
In 1976, radio station CFNY 102.1FM went on the air, broadcast live from a modest suburban house just north of Toronto, and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.
Who directed CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio was directed by Matt Schichter.
Who stars in CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
The principal cast of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio includes Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, Jim Kerr, Emily Haines, Peter Hook.
When was CFNY: The Spirit of Radio released and how long is it?
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.