Asbury Park: Riot. Redemption. Rock 'N Roll.

Asbury Park: Riot. Redemption. Rock ‘N Roll. is an evocative musical documentary feature that painstakingly unravels the complex and turbulent history of Asbury Park, a city on New Jersey's coast that was once hailed as a melting pot of rich music culture.

Southside Johnny and Bruce Springsteen, two of the illustrious figures in the rock and roll domain, are at the epicenter of this story. Their narrative, underscored by their respective musical journeys, invigorates the documentary, transforming it into an auditory extravaganza. These artists candidly share their intimate anecdotes, allowing viewers a sneak peek into their artistic evolution deeply intertwined with the tumultuous chronicle of Asbury Park.

At its core, the documentary is a tribute to Asbury Park's legendary musically-hallowed grounds - the illustrious clubs on the city's West Side, where musicians like Johnny and Springsteen honed their musical style during their nascent years. But, as history unrolls, the story takes a dark turn, shedding light on racial tensions simmering below the surface. The long-standing racial strife reached its pinnacle during the infamous 1970 uprising - a devastating incident that would scar the city forever, splinter it along racial lines, and push it into a state of socioeconomic stagnancy.

However, Asbury Park: Riot. Redemption. Rock ‘N Roll. is not just about decaying glory. The latter part of the film revolves around how the city,