Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

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The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Cast

Thurston Moore
Self - Narrator (voice)
Chuck D
Self
Ani DiFranco
Self
Michael Franti
Self
Kathleen Hanna
Self
Reebee Garafolo
Self
Dave Marsh
Self
Robert McChesney
Self
Shirley Halperin
Self

Crew

Jeremy Smith
Editor, Associate Producer
Sut Jhally
Executive Producer
Kembrew McLeod
Producer
Thom Monahan
Associate Producer

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