Roxy: The Last Dance (2008)
This is about the New York City Nightclub, The Roxy, from it's beginning in 1979 as a star-studded roller disco to its final night in 2007. All of the key players in the history of the club are interviewed: from promoters, to owners, to long-time fans, capturing the spirit and the excitement of what became the center of culture, fashion, music and gay life over 25 years in New York City. The story of The Roxy encapsulates the rise and fall of disco, the devastation of AIDS, and the emergence of the "Chelsea Boys" within the gay community.
Director: Phil Allocco
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: August 16, 2008
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roxy: The Last Dance about?
- This is about the New York City Nightclub, The Roxy, from it's beginning in 1979 as a star-studded roller disco to its final night in 2007. All of the key players in the history of the club are interviewed: from promoters, to owners, to long-time fans, capturing the spirit and the excitement of what became the center of culture, fashion, music and gay life over 25 years in New York City. The story of The Roxy encapsulates the rise and fall of disco, the devastation of AIDS, and the emergence of the "Chelsea Boys" within the gay community.
- Who directed Roxy: The Last Dance?
- Roxy: The Last Dance was directed by Phil Allocco.
- How long is Roxy: The Last Dance?
- Roxy: The Last Dance has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).