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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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I Want My MTV // DokStation 2019 // Trailer
Editorial context, craft details, and films that share its DNA.

Norman Lear
Self