CFNY: The Spirit of Radio(2026)
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio Synopsis
In 1976, CFNY launched in a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world. This is the story of their mission to bring the most exciting music in the world to the masses. It's also a story of the personalities, lawsuits, bankruptcies, concerts, and listener protests that went along with it.
CFNY: The Spirit of Radio (2026) is a documentary and music film directed by Matt Schichter, released on January 5, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, Jim Kerr and Emily Haines. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Matt Schichter
- Writers:
- Miles Davren, Matt Schichter
- Production:
- HighballTV
- Status:
- Released
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CFNY: The Spirit of Radio Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geddy Lee
as Self
Deryck Whibley
as Self
Jim Kerr
as Self
Emily Haines
as Self
Peter Hook
as Self
- Benjamin Kowalewicz
Benjamin Kowalewicz
as Self
Steven Page
as Self
Andy McCluskey
as Self
- Jim Cuddy
Jim Cuddy
as Self
Bruce Cockburn
as Self
- Steve Diggle
Steve Diggle
as Self
- Alan Cross
Alan Cross
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Matt Schichter, written by Miles Davren and Matt Schichter.
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CFNY: The Spirit of Radio Reviews & Ratings
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CFNY: The Spirit of Radio – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in CFNY: The Spirit of Radio?
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The main cast of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio (2026) includes Geddy Lee, Deryck Whibley, Jim Kerr, Emily Haines and Peter Hook. The film was directed by Matt Schichter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was CFNY: The Spirit of Radio released?
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CFNY: The Spirit of Radio was released on January 5, 2026 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is CFNY: The Spirit of Radio worth watching?
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CFNY: The Spirit of Radio (2026) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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