CFNY: The Spirit of Radio

Terry David Mulligan stands at the microphone in a studio, a CFNY logo poster on the wall behind him. His voice, familiar to generations of listeners, recounts how in 1977, 102.1 FM began playing The Clash and The Police while other stations stuck to disco. This 2026 documentary is a portrait of the legendary Canadian radio station that defined musical taste in Toronto and beyond for decades. Through archival footage and interviews with DJs and musicians, the film explores the CFNY phenomenon, tracing how a small station evolved into a cultural institution. Viewers witness how on-air hosts risked their careers by playing unknown tracks, ultimately shaping the alternative music scene across North America.