Documentary
Music
The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of music video as a vivid artistic statement.
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Pauly Shore
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Sting
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Benji Madden
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Michael Nesmith
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Norman Lear
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Billy Idol
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Dee Snider
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Pat Benatar
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Candy Kugel
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