CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

About CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

In 1976, radio station CFNY 102.1FM went on the air, broadcast live from a modest suburban house just north of Toronto, and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave and alternative radio stations in the world.

CFNY: The Spirit of Radio (2026) is a documentary music film directed by Matt Schichter. The film is filed under rock music, punk rock, radio, and radio station.

Geddy Lee stars as Self, Deryck Whibley as Self, Jim Kerr as Self, and Emily Haines as Self. Released in January 2026, it runs 86 minutes.

The screenplay is by Matt Schichter and Miles Davren.

Good Morning, Vietnam, Green Room, and Sleepless in Seattle make useful companions to CFNY: The Spirit of Radio.