The Joy Of Disco (2012)

  • NR
  • 03/02/2012 (US)
  • Music, Documentary
  • 59m

A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world.

Overview

A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco was born through gay liberation, female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture before taking the world by storm. This in turn led to the 'Disco Sucks' movement and the inevitable backlash. With contributions from Nile Rodgers, Robin Gibb, Kathy Sledge and Ian Schrager.

Benjamin Whalley

Director

Cast

Alexis Petridis's headshot

Alexis Petridis

Self
Ian Levine's headshot

Ian Levine

Self
Alan Jones's headshot

Alan Jones

Self
Bob Colacello's headshot

Bob Colacello

Self
Randy Jones's headshot

Randy Jones

Self - Village People (archive footage)
Felipe Rose's headshot

Felipe Rose

Self - Village People (archive footage)
Alex Briley's headshot

Alex Briley

Self - Village People (archive footage)
Victor Willis's headshot

Victor Willis

Self - Village People (archive footage)

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