Mr. Rock 'n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

Mr. Rock 'n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)

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Judd Nelson stars as Alan Freed, the controversial Cleveland DJ who helped make rock 'n' roll music a crucial component of American culture by tapping into the hearts and wallets of the youth market. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Andy Wolk
Written By
Matt Dorff
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Oct 31, 1999 Wide
On DVD
Jul 7, 2009

Critic Reviews

  • James Plath, Movie Metropolis

    Nelson is pretty lifeless as the manic Freed, even when he's onstage.

  • James Plath, Movie Metropolis

    When a story's this strong, even weak storytelling and acting can't completely spoil it. Or the music.

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