Pirate Radio USA is a 2006 documentary film written and directed by Jeff Pearson, with musical director Mary Jones. Its running time is 82 minutes.
Summary The film showcases illegal radio, or pirate radio in America. DJs Him and Her (Pearson and Jones respectively) travel throughout the country meeting and interviewing radio pirates, taking action against the FCC and the World Trade Organization's 1999 Seattle conference.
Cast Jeff Pearson, DJ Him Mary Jones, DJ Her Stephen Dunifer, himself Mark Alan, himself Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, himself Pam Hairston, lawyer, FCC Compliance and Information Bureau Petri Dish DJ Realtime DJ Sara Zia
Production
Soundtrack As well as starring in the film, Mary Jones was also the music director. The soundtrack featured songs from Jello Biafra and Utah Phillips.
Release While using low-budget and basic filming technology, this film was a success internationally, and was shown at the Bermuda International Film Festival, the Victoria Independent Film Video Festival, and the Austin Film Festival. It also won "Most Original Documentary" at the Wine Country Film Festival and "Best Feature-Judges Award" at the Zion Independent Film Festival.
References
External links
http://www.bside.com/films/pirateradiousa