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Radio Free Newport: The True Story of WNOP
Imagine an AM Radio Station with a dawn to dusk license that played nothing but jazz and comedy records. Did I mention it FLOATED in the Ohio River and changed the culture of a Community? The history of Cincinnati Jazz is long, wide, diverse and in the case of WNOP sometimes beyond belief. Saxophonist turned filmmaker Christopher Braig's second Film will focus on the people, music, and cities that kept "The Jazz Ark" sailing for 42 years from 1968 to 2000.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the tumultuous and often controversial history of WNOP, a Newport, Kentucky-based radio station that broadcasted from a barge on the Ohio River. It delves into the station's unique business model, its flamboyant personalities, and its eventual demise.
Critical Reception
Radio Free Newport has been praised for its nostalgic look back at a unique piece of broadcasting history and its colorful characters. While not a wide release, it resonated with audiences interested in local history and the golden age of AM radio.
What Reviewers Say
A fascinating deep dive into a forgotten chapter of radio.
Celebrates the larger-than-life personalities that made WNOP unique.
Captures the spirit of a bygone era of broadcasting.
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Fun Fact
WNOP's broadcast license was famously housed on a barge, making it the 'World's Only Floating Radio Station' during its heyday.
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