Maestro (2003)

  • NR
  • 02/22/2003 (GB)
  • Documentary
  • 2h 3m

The most realistic film made on dance music culture

Overview

Maestro, tells the story of how a group of people found refuge and a call for life outside the mainstream. What evolved was a scene that set the ground work for what was to come in dance music culture worldwide, a rare insight into the secret underground world. It's the first time this story is told in a motion Picture, included in the film are pioneer dance music DJs and producers, "founding fathers", its center being Larry Levan, as well as high-profile DJs of today. Opting for a more personal and candid approach, MAESTRO shows the true history of the people through a realistic creative aesthetic. Tracing the underground's dance origin, MAESTRO brings out a real understanding of this intense lifestyle, and the lives they lived and died for. Written by Anonymous

Josell Ramos

Director

Cast

Larry Levan's headshot

Larry Levan

Self
David Mancuso's headshot

David Mancuso

Self
Frankie Knuckles's headshot

Frankie Knuckles

Self
Nicky Siano's headshot

Nicky Siano

Self
Francis Grasso's headshot

Francis Grasso

Self
Patricia Field's headshot

Patricia Field

Self
Keith Haring's headshot

Keith Haring

Self
François Kevorkian's headshot

François Kevorkian

Self

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