WBCN and the American Revolution

2h 5m
Documentary
5

The amazing untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM set against the profound social, political and cultural changes of the late-1960s and early-70s, using the actual sights, sounds and stories of those who connected through the station, exploding music and countercultural scenes, militant anti-war and civil rights protests and emerging women’s and LGBTQ-liberation movements.

Cast

David Bowie
Self
Noam Chomsky
Self
Jane Fonda
Self
Jerry Garcia
Self (archive footage)
Abbie Hoffman
Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed
Self (archive footage)
Patti Smith
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Bill Lichtenstein
Director

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