Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll

A wistful, hopeful look at a wounded seaside town and the music that gave it a second life.

Directed by

Tom Jones

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Southside Johnny

Tagline

Playing with fire

Overview

The story of the long troubled town of Asbury Park, and how the power of music can unite a divided community. A once storied seaside resort, Asbury Park erupted in flames during a summer of civil unrest, crippling the town for the next 45 years and reducing it to a state of urban blight. A town literally divided by a set of railroad tracks, the riot destroyed the fabled Westside jazz and blues scene, but from the flames of the burning city emerged the iconic Jersey sound.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, uplifting and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, race, class, healing

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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