CFNY: The Spirit of Radio
Released in January 2026. CFNY: The Spirit of Radio is a documentary film. directed by Matt Schichter. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, and Jim Kerr
Synopsis
In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 5, 2026
Released this month
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HighballTV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CFNY: The Spirit of Radio about?
In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the stor...
Who directed CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio was directed by Matt Schichter.
How long is CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was CFNY: The Spirit of Radio released?
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio was released on January 5, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
The main cast of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio includes Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, Jim Kerr, Emily Haines, Peter Hook.