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American Hot Wax

American Hot Wax is a biographical film that loosely portrays the life of influential disc jockey Alan Freed, known for popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s amidst controversy.

American Hot Wax Details

Release Date: Fri, Mar 17, 1978

Box Office: $11,000,000

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Ray

Walk the Line

That Thing You Do!

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Great Balls of Fire!

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