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Feature film — 2024

Disco's Revenge (2024)

7.01h 40mDocumentary — Music — History

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.

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A high-signal pick with 7 votes.

Téléfilm Canada / Ontario Creates / Crave / Hot Docs Partners

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Director: Peter Mishara

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Cast & crew

Nile Rodgers as Self

Nile Rodgers

Self

Billy Porter as Self

Billy Porter

Self

Martha Wash as Self

Martha Wash

Self

Sylvester as Self

Sylvester

Self

Jellybean Benítez as Self

Jellybean Benítez

Self

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