Pump Up the Volume

In this 1990 film directed by Allan Moyle, Christian Slater stars as a disenchanted high school student who finds an outlet for his frustrations by running a pirate radio station from his basement. As his on-air persona gains popularity, he inadvertently becomes the voice of a generation, challenging the status quo and inspiring his peers to speak out against the injustices they face. The film explores themes of teenage angst, rebellion, and the power of free speech. While it didn’t receive major awards, it has garnered a cult following over the years. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.