The Joy Of Disco (2012)
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world.
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.
Director: Benjamin Whalley
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: March 2, 2012
Cast
- Alexis Petridis - Self
- Ian Levine - Self
- Alan Jones - Self
- Bob Colacello - Self
- Randy Jones - Self - Village People (archive footage)
- Felipe Rose - Self - Village People (archive footage)
- Alex Briley - Self - Village People (archive footage)
- Victor Willis - Self - Village People (archive footage)
- David Hodo - Self - Village People (archive footage)
- Glenn Hughes - Self - Village People (archive footage)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Joy Of Disco about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Joy Of Disco?
- The Joy Of Disco was directed by Benjamin Whalley.
- Who stars in The Joy Of Disco?
- The Joy Of Disco stars Alexis Petridis, Ian Levine, Alan Jones, Bob Colacello, Randy Jones, Felipe Rose.
- How long is The Joy Of Disco?
- The Joy Of Disco has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is The Joy Of Disco?
- The Joy Of Disco is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was The Joy Of Disco produced?
- The Joy Of Disco was produced in United Kingdom.