WBCN and the American Revolution (2019)

5.0/10 125 min Documentary

Overview

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)

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