WBCN and the American Revolution (2019)

  • NR
  • 04/18/2019 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 2h 5m

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.

Bill Lichtenstein

Director

Cast

David Bowie's headshot

David Bowie

Self
Noam Chomsky's headshot

Noam Chomsky

Self
Jane Fonda's headshot

Jane Fonda

Self
Jerry Garcia's headshot

Jerry Garcia

Self (archive footage)
Abbie Hoffman's headshot

Abbie Hoffman

Self (archive footage)
Lou Reed's headshot

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)
Patti Smith's headshot

Patti Smith

Self
Bruce Springsteen's headshot

Bruce Springsteen

Self (archive footage)

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