Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002)

A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.

Director: Tim Smyth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

aids, disco music, gay artist, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvester: Mighty Real about?
A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.
Who directed Sylvester: Mighty Real?
Sylvester: Mighty Real was directed by Tim Smyth.
Who stars in Sylvester: Mighty Real?
Sylvester: Mighty Real stars Sylvester, Martha Wash, RuPaul, Patti LaBelle, John Waters, Fayette Hauser.
How long is Sylvester: Mighty Real?
Sylvester: Mighty Real has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Sylvester: Mighty Real?
Sylvester: Mighty Real is a Documentary film.
Where was Sylvester: Mighty Real produced?
Sylvester: Mighty Real was produced in United States of America.