Pirate Radio USA

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.

WWW pirateradiousa.com

Summary

The film showcases illegal radio, or pirate radio in America. DJs Him and Her 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.