New Wave: Dare to be Different (2017)

Immerse yourself in a musical revolution sparked by a small suburban radio station, WLIR, on Long Island, NY, that dared to defy the rules. This is the story of how bands like U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, and The Cure, with an impressive collective record sale of over half a billion, found their voice in America. It all started in the summer of 1982, when a band of radio mavericks, aware they stood no chance against the New York City mega-stations, made a courageous choice that would forever alter the rhythm of radio. With Program Director Denis McNamara at the helm, the 'LIR crew, alongside some of the most influential artists of the time, crafted a musical movement that swept across America, introducing the New Wave genre. Through their journey, they courageously faced off with the FCC, challenged the established record labels, took on the titan radio stations, and broke every traditional rule in the book. Welcome to New Wave: Dare to be Different - a tale of audacity, rebellion, and an epic battle for the soul of music.

New Wave: Dare to be Different is a documentary movie featuring Debbie Harry.

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