Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock & Roll (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 88 mins · English

Directed by

Tom Jones

Starring

Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, David Sancious, Southside Johnny

This documentary explores the history of Asbury Park, a once-thriving seaside resort town marked by civil unrest and a devastating riot. The event crippled the community, leading to decades of urban decline and dividing the town, both physically with railroad tracks and socially. Despite the destruction of the Westside's vibrant jazz and blues scene, the city’s musical spirit endured, ultimately giving rise to the distinctive Jersey sound.