The Joy of Disco (TV 2012)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Benjamin Whalley

Stars:

Alexis Petridis, Ian Levine, Randy Jones

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alexis Petridis	...	Himself
Ian Levine	...	Himself
Randy Jones	...	Himself
Alan Jones	...	Himself
Edmund White	...	Himself
Bob Colacello	...	Himself
Martin Boyce	...	Himself
Rollerena	...	Himself
Nicky Siano	...	Himself
David Mancuso	...	Himself
Nona Hendryx	...	Herself
Mark Jacobson	...	Himself
Nelson George	...	Himself
Kathy Sledge	...	Herself
Kenny Gamble	...	Himself

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

1970s | disco music | hip hop

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2012 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Had a male narrator, but he was not credited.

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Soundtracks

"More More More"
Performed by Andrea True (as Andrea True Connection)

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