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WBCN and the American Revolution

NR

2019

125 minutes

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.

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Top Cast

David Bowie headshot

David Bowie

Self

Noam Chomsky headshot

Noam Chomsky

Self

Jane Fonda headshot

Jane Fonda

Self

Jerry Garcia headshot

Jerry Garcia

Self (archive footage)

Abbie Hoffman headshot

Abbie Hoffman

Self (archive footage)

Lou Reed headshot

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)

Patti Smith headshot

Patti Smith

Self

Bruce Springsteen headshot

Bruce Springsteen

Self (archive footage)