This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So, most radio stations won't play it. However, Freed believed that it's the next wave, so he fights to have it played on the air. Eventually, he went into the big time - New York, and he decided to dub this music "ROCK & ROLL". Despite his success, he still had a lot of opposition and made deals with the wrong people, which would lead to his downfall.

Directed by:Andy Wolk
Writers: John A. Jackson (book), Matt Dorff (teleplay)

cast
Judd Nelson ... Alan Freed
Mädchen Amick ... Jackie McCoy
David Gianopoulos ... Morris Levy
Daniel Kash ... Hooke
Leon ... Jackie Wilson
Paula Abdul ... Denise Walton
Fabian
Bobby Rydell
James C. Victor ... Jerry Lee Lewis
Walter Franks ... Little Richard
Joe W. Davis ... Buddy Holly (as Joe Warren Davis)
Michael Dunston ... Bo Diddley
LeRoy D. Brazile ... Frankie Lymon
Michael Daingerfield ... Bill Haley
Fulvio Cecere ... Pete Bell

Country:USA
Language:English
Release Date:31 October 1999 (USA)
Also Known As:Mr. Rock and Roll
Filming Locations:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Runtime:
Sound Mix:Stereo
Color:Color