Plot β 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2017 |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 69% (6.9/10, 12 votes) |
New Wave: Dare to be Different β FAQ
Is New Wave: Dare to be Different worth watching? New Wave: Dare to be Different holds a 6.9/10 rating from 12 viewers. 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,
Who directed New Wave: Dare to be Different? Directed by Ellen Goldfarb.
Who is in the cast of New Wave: Dare to be Different? It stars Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Nick Rhodes, Nancy Abramson, M. King Adkins and more.
Where can I stream New Wave: Dare to be Different? You can stream New Wave: Dare to be Different on Stingray Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did New Wave: Dare to be Different release? It released in 2017.
