Biography: I Want My MTV (2019)

In 1981, a new channel burst onto the rising spectrum of cable TV offerings. It became a touchstone for young people and a new format for musicians and filmmakers to show off their talents.

Directors:

Tyler Measom, Patrick Waldrop

Writers:

John Paul Horstmann, Tyler Measom

Stars:

Tori Amos, Jack Antonoff, Jeff Ayeroff

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Tori Amos	...	Self
Jack Antonoff	...	Self
Jeff Ayeroff	...	Self
Frank Paul Bacon	...	Self - Store Manager
Pat Benatar	...	Self
Michael Ian Black	...	Self
Todd Boyd	...	Self
Downtown Julie Brown	...	Self
Jerry Cantrell	...	Self
Kevin Cronin	...	Self
Adam Curry	...	Self
Susanne Daniels	...	Self
Doctor Dré	...	Self
Fab 5 Freddy	...	Self
Tom Freston	...	Self

Storyline

In 1981, a new channel burst onto the rising spectrum of cable TV offerings. It became a touchstone for young people and a new format for musicians and filmmakers to show off their talents.

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Plot Keywords:

show | reference to mtv | reference to tom freston | biograph | 

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Taglines:

A documentary detailing the golden age of MTV, it's innovative and influential era. Reflecting on the networks impact on culture as the bridge between old and new media.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Certificate:

TV-14

User Reviews

It's great

Very good nostalgic look back at MTV. Definitely worth your time

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Biography: I Want My MTV

Company Credits

Production Co:

Saboteur Media, General Stories, Left Turn Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color