CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

Plot

In 1976, radio station CFNY 102.1FM went on the air, broadcast live from a modest suburban house just north of Toronto, and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.

About CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

CFNY: The Spirit of Radio is a 2026 Canadian documentary film directed by Matt Schichter and produced by Matthew Campagna for Highball TV. The film examines the early history of Toronto-area radio station CFNY-FM, focusing on the period from its 1976 launch through to the early 1990s, during which it became an influential outlet for punk, new wave and alternative music.

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