Dare to Be Different
DocumentaryMusic
In 1982, a small radio station battles to bring the New Wave to America.
Director
Ellen Goldfarb
Writers
N/A
Stars
Nancy Abramson, M. King Adkins, Ron Alexenburg
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 15
Reviews
🎭 Top Cast
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Nancy Abramson
as Self - WLIR - DJ
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M. King Adkins
as Self
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Ron Alexenburg
as Self - Record Executive
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Sam Ash
as Self - Owner, Sam Ash Music
Tom Bailey
as Self - Lead Singer, The Thompson Twins
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Ivan Baker
as Self - Ivan Ivan - producer, manager, executive, DJ
Jeff Beck
as Self - WLIR - production director
Eric Bloom
as Self - Lead Singer, Blue Oyster Cult
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Delphine Blue
as Self - WLIR - DJ
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DJ Byrd
as Self
🎬 Technical Specs
Color
Color
Filming Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Production
BondIt Media Capital, Dare To Be Different, Jomyra Productions
🏷️ Keywords
fccradio towerdisc jockeyedmska
🎯 Categories
DocumentaryMusic
⭐ Featured Review
Should be called "A Year (maybe more) Or So Behind"
"A DJ or Exec from WLIR must've taken a vacation to LA about one or two or three years? after KROQ was already giving New Wave/Punk/Ska/PowerPop it's proper due. Taking credit as though WLIR is the first, and not giving credit to the original radio stations (KROQ in LA) that broke these bands is just a pat-on-the-own-back-Sham, especially to people who might be taking it in as the truth. The other review referencing the station as "Late to the Party" nailed it. Gave 3 stars for content and love of the genre, but it'll get exposed...Adam Carolla's upcoming doc abou..."
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📖 Synopsis
In 1982, a small radio station battles to bring the New Wave to America.