The War on Disco (2023)

The explosive sound that ignited a culture war

The War on Disco (2023) poster

The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.

Director: Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 51 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ezra Wolfinger
Editing: Jed Rauscher
Production: American Experience Films, GBH, Lone Wolf Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The War on Disco about?
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.
Who directed The War on Disco?
The War on Disco was directed by Lisa Quijano Wolfinger.
Who stars in The War on Disco?
The War on Disco stars Felipe Rose, Steve Dahl, Linda Clifford.
How long is The War on Disco?
The War on Disco has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is The War on Disco?
The War on Disco is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
Where was The War on Disco produced?
The War on Disco was produced in United States of America.