Pump up the Volume (1990)
Occasional coarse language.
Mark is an intelligent but shy teenager who has just moved to Arizona from the East Coast. His parents give him a short-wave radio so he can talk to his pals, but instead he sets up shop as pirate deejay Hard Harry, who becomes a hero to his peers while inspiring the wrath of the local high school principal. When one of Harry's listeners commits suicide and Harry- inspired chaos breaks out at the school, the authorities are called in to put a stop to Harry's broadcasts.
| Status: | Normal |
|---|---|
| Run time: | 101mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
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Adam
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This was one of those movies from way back in my past. I'm glad I watched it again. It's pretty flimsy by today's standards but well worth a watch. It's full of good wholesome social dissent and actually carries a meaningful message, which is rare for movies.
ka-tet
says
Good to revisit this blast from the past. Captured a moment in time; bridging the analogue world with the cyber world. The voices over the airwaves at the films conclusion are a prophetic precursor to such outlets as you tube and blogs.
Nicole S.
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Love this move, one of my all time favourites.