American Hot Wax (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Tim McIntire, Fran Drescher, Jay Leno, Laraine Newman, Jeff Altman
Directed by: Floyd Mutrux
Print: Color
Runtime: 91 minutes
Genre: Drama
Language: English

Set in the late 1950s, this film dramatizes the rise and fall of pioneering disc jockey Alan Freed (Tim McIntire), known for coining the term "rock and roll" and introducing the genre to mainstream audiences. As Freed promotes a rock 'n' roll concert at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater, he faces opposition from law enforcement and societal norms. Featuring performances by Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis, American Hot Wax captures the vibrant energy and challenges of rock 'n' roll's early days.