Pirate Radio USA

Pirate Radio USA

"This is a little story about a big topic, freedom." These are the first words uttered in the feature length documentary, "Pirate Radio USA." We get an up–close look at the suppression of free speech by the FCC, which, at the time this documentary was shot, was shutting down micro broadcasts that broadcasted with less power than that used by an incandescent light bulb. Even to this day, the United States is largely unaware of what "Pirate Radio" stations are in general. The public is even less acute to the disputes that were being held across the country between local micro broadcasters and the FCC. From the perspective of the FCC, it was unlawful and potentially dangerous to have numerous unlicensed broadcasters, broadcasting locally unfiltered ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...This film showcases the reality of what some people are comfortable doing to our unalienable rights, and it is considering these things that I would in good conscious recommend this to anyone who would be willing to watch with an open mind. "Pirate Radio USA" and its crew practice what they preach. They are a small group of people, who made an independent documentary about small, independent radio stations. The film was then distributed by "B–side Entertainment" which was also a small independent company. At no point in the production did they sell out or stop micro broadcasting. Through this film, we saw how critical it is to keep pushing back against certain government agencies so that we may keep the rights that the people of this country have fought to obtain and keep for over 240 years. While the debate of low power FM broadcasting may be over, the film is inspiring and still relevant as those who want to impede our rights are still out there, and like the Radio Pirates, we must remain vigilant and pursue

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