Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music(2001)
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music Synopsis
The hallmarks of popular music - artist independence and diversity of voices - are threatened by a contracting marketplace of record companies, radio ownership and playlists, as well as increased use in advertising. Big-name artists, historians and economists explain how popular music is produced and marketed and critique its current state.
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music (2001) is a documentary and music film, released on January 1, 2001 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Thurston Moore, Chuck D, Ani DiFranco and Michael Franti.
- Producers:
- Kembrew McLeod
- Production:
- Media Education Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thurston Moore
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Chuck D
as Self
Ani DiFranco
as Self
Michael Franti
as Self
Kathleen Hanna
as Self
- Reebee Garafolo
Reebee Garafolo
as Self
- Dave Marsh
Dave Marsh
as Self
- Robert McChesney
Robert McChesney
as Self
Shirley Halperin
as Self
Key crew
produced by Kembrew McLeod.
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The main cast of Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music (2001) includes Thurston Moore, Chuck D, Ani DiFranco, Michael Franti and Kathleen Hanna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music was released on January 1, 2001 and runs for 49m.