American Hot Wax

This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.

Cast & Crew

Director

Floyd Mutrux

Tim McIntire

Alan Freed

Fran Drescher

Sheryl

Jay Leno

Mookie

Laraine Newman

Teenage Louise

Carl Weaver

Member of The Chesterfields

Al Chalk

Member of The Chesterfields