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WBCN and The American Revolution

The incredible, true story of how a radio station, politics, and rock and roll changed everything.

Overview

Genre
History and Cultural History
Synopsis

The amazing, untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM, set against the dazzling and profound social, political, and cultural changes that took place in Boston and nationally during the late-1960s and early-70s. Told through the actual sights, sounds, and stories of a compelling cast of characters who connected through the radio station, exploding music and countercultural scenes, militant anti-war activism, civil rights struggles, and the emerging women’s and LGBTQ-liberation movements.

It's "the incredible, true story of how a radio station, politics, and rock ‘n’ roll changed everything."

Directed by Peabody Award-winner Bill Lichtenstein who began working at WBCN at age 14 in 1970.

Stage
finished
Running time
124 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
LCMedia Productions, Inc.
Country
United States

Distribution Details

Release year
2019

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