New Wave: Dare to be Different
"The story of the most influential radio station in America"
Originally released in 2017. New Wave: Dare to be Different is a documentary/music film. directed by Ellen Goldfarb.
Starring Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol
Synopsis
U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn't compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Debbie Harry
as Self - Blondie - Singer / Songwriter
Joan Jett
as Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
Billy Idol
as Self - Singer / Songwriter
Nick Rhodes
as Self - Duran Duran - singer / songwriter / keyboards
Nancy Abramson
as Self - WLIR - DJ
M. King Adkins
as Self
Ron Alexenburg
as Self - record executive
Sam Ash
as Self - Sam Ash Music - owner
Tom Bailey
as Self - The Thompson Twins - lead singer
Ivan Baker
as Self - Ivan Ivan - producer, manager, executive, DJ
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Roger Senders Productions
- Jomyra Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Wave: Dare to be Different about?
U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio ...
Who directed New Wave: Dare to be Different?
New Wave: Dare to be Different was directed by Ellen Goldfarb.
How long is New Wave: Dare to be Different?
New Wave: Dare to be Different has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was New Wave: Dare to be Different released?
New Wave: Dare to be Different was released on April 27, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in New Wave: Dare to be Different?
The main cast of New Wave: Dare to be Different includes Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Nick Rhodes, Nancy Abramson.