Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 2001 · 49m

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music

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Director
Cast
Thurston Moore as Self - Narrator (voice) Chuck D as Self Ani DiFranco as Self Michael Franti as Self Kathleen Hanna as Self Reebee Garafolo as Self
Crew
Jeremy Smith — Editor Kembrew McLeod — Producer
Synopsis

The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.

Mood & Themes
music businesseconomicspop musiccommercialismentertainment industryartistic freedom
Key Collaborators
Jeremy Smith Editor Kembrew McLeod Producer
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