Storyline

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.

Key Information

Studio Media Education Foundation
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore

Self - Narrator (voice)

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco

Self

Michael Franti

Michael Franti

Self

Kathleen Hanna

Kathleen Hanna

Self

Reebee Garafolo

Self

Dave Marsh

Self

Robert McChesney

Self

Shirley Halperin

Shirley Halperin

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music was released on January 1, 2001.

The runtime of Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music is 49m.

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music is a Documentary, Music movie.

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The main cast of Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music includes Thurston Moore, Chuck D, Ani DiFranco.

Money for Nothing: Behind the Business of Pop Music is originally in English.