I've been a loyal WFMU listener since the early days of internet radio.
This was a great look at what is steadily becoming an anomaly in America: non-commercial radio done by music lovers and not automated radio programming with less than 100 songs, all programmed by a manager with a business degree.
And it's always fascinating. As longtime DJ Irwin Chusid says in the film 'if you hate what you're listening to, turn it off and come back in an hour and they'll be something you love.
And it's all made possible by hardworking volunteers, unpaid music-obsessive DJs and WFMU's intrepid Station Manager Ken Freedman. It's also great that the controversy of WFMU's ownership - which in turn made Freedman a somewhat benevolent dictator-for-life - was addressed here. It's refreshing in these days of documentaries made with cooperation of the subjects. They usually don't mention anything controversial, adversarial or even somewhat negative. I think this warts-and-all approach made the film much more believable and even enjoyable.
I still feel like I didn't get a complete picture of the station - especially for someone like me who listens to an inordinately large amount of WFMU's programming day. I would've liked to see more DJs at work, get a sense of what it's like to do the overnight shifts, the camaraderie of DJs while transitioning programs, etc. Other than WFMU's long time DJs or the superstar breakout hosts (Tom Scharpling. Kenneth "Kenny G" Goldsmith, etc), we don't get a good look at the extremely diverse and varied programmers across the station's schedule, which is a shame.
All and all it's fascinating glimpse of a great resource for obscure music or fascinating radio programming.

To see how things really work at a volunteer radio station ( and the only radio station I have listened to since 2004 ) is to me an interesting study in believing in what You are doing is for the greater good . Nothing commercial about this station and all of the people who support it financially ( including myself ). It is not linked with NPR ( thank the greater goodness ). Of the 16 years I have listened to WFMU I may have heard maybe 6 songs played more than once ! I like different every single day and informational programming such as Dave Emory`s 'For The Record' ,, a 60 min. weekly dose of unfortunate reality from the view point of an experienced anti-fascist researcher . D.J.s with talent ,taste ,and experience shown in a documentary.

This is a must-see film about a very unique institution, radio station WFMU, beloved by its fans, but struggling to survive on its own terms. The impeccable direction lets you in on the history, the present-day issues, and the diverse characters who make it all work.

Should be called, Sex and Broadcasting - Part 1.
Where this film ends, a whole new story begins. What about the move to Jersey City?
What about the performance space, Monte Hall?

What else can be noted except that the subject matter is fantastic... if you have not already, as this film promotes, give WFMU a listen. You make like what you hear.

Even if I wasn't a fan of the station; I still would have been enchanted by the doc's image of a unique little works, kicking against the pricks. Also, a wonderful view of Tom Scharpling & the singular Best Show (@scharpling, [...], @bestshow).

Well-made, heartfelt film about the greatest freeform radio station in the world.

Great film about a great radio station that i have had the privilege of being able to listen to for the past 20 years.