The Disco Years (1994)
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
Cast
- Matt Nolan - Tom
- Gwen Welles - Melissa
- Dennis Christopher - Mr. Reese
- Russell Scott Lewis - Matt
- Robin Michele Stewart - Denise
- Robb Willoughby - Teddie
- BoJesse Christopher - Bryan
- Wendy Brokaw - Nadia
- Steve Rally - Dance Instructor
Screenplay
Keywords
high school, tennis, homophobia, 1970s, gay club, bullying, in the closet, high school teacher, disco, lgbt, lgbt teen, mother son relationship, gay theme, short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Disco Years about?
- Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
- Who directed The Disco Years?
- The Disco Years was directed by Robert Lee King.
- Who stars in The Disco Years?
- The Disco Years stars Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, Dennis Christopher, Russell Scott Lewis, Robin Michele Stewart, Robb Willoughby.
- How long is The Disco Years?
- The Disco Years has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- Where was The Disco Years produced?
- The Disco Years was produced in United States of America.