Synopsis
Born underground, on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement and the Stonewall Riots, disco’s nascent popularity saw the spectacular takeover of the dancefloor, the airwaves and burgeoning fashion trends that reflected the joy and freedom inherent to the genre. Co-opted and exploited through references like John Travolta’s strut and shiny Swedish tracksuits, disco eventually reaches the mainstream, losing its original flair and purpose rooted in radical politics and social change.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter MisharaDirector
- Omar MajeedDirector
Cast
- Nile RodgersSelf
- Billy PorterSelf
- Martha WashSelf
- SylvesterSelf
- Jellybean BenítezSelf
Stills
Themes
cultural revolutioninterviewmusic historyclub musicpopular musicmusic documentarydisco musiccultural changebased on historical events