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.
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18 people
Sylvester
Self (archive footage)
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Martha Wash
Self
RuPaul
Self
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Patti LaBelle
Self
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John Waters
Self
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Fayette Hauser
Self
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Jim Fouratt
Self
Peter Mintun
Self
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Gilbert Baker
Self
Izora Rhodes-Armstead
Self
Jeanie Tracy
Self
Terri Hinte
Self
Tim Smyth Director
United States release August 27, 2002 · Produced in United States
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United States
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · August 27, 2002
Premiere · Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival