| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 27, 2002 |
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| Director: | Tim Smyth |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | aids, disco music, gay artist, short film |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: May 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| Sylvester | Self (archive footage) |
| Martha Wash | Self |
| RuPaul | Self |
| Patti LaBelle | Self |
| John Waters | Self |
| Fayette Hauser | Self |
| Jim Fouratt | Self |
| Peter Mintun | Self |
| Gilbert Baker | Self |
| Izora Rhodes-Armstead | Self |
| Jeanie Tracy | Self |
| Terri Hinte | Self |
| Letha Hurd | Self |
| Cal Ellis | Self |
| Tony Elite | Self |
| Joan Rivers | Self (archive footage) |
| Marty Blecman | Self (archive footage) |
| Tim McKenna | Self (archive footage) |
| Name | Job |
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| Tim Smyth | Director |
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