The War on Disco (2023)
The explosive sound that ignited a culture war
2023 · 0h 51m · Documentary, History, Music
Genres: Documentary, History, Music
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.
Director: Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Writers: Rushmore DeNooyer
Cinematography: Ezra Wolfinger
Editor: Jed Rauscher
Cast
Felipe Rose as SelfSteve Dahl as SelfLinda Clifford as SelfRich King as SelfDaphne Brooks as SelfJefferson Cowie as SelfAdam Greenfield as SelfRay Smith as SelfJoe Shanahan as SelfDavid Logan as SelfAyana Contreras as SelfWayne Williams as SelfMore like this
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