The War on Disco
"The explosive sound that ignited a culture war"
Overview
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. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.
About The War on Disco (2023)
Released in 2023, The War on Disco is a documentary, history and music film from American Experience Films (United States of America). It was directed by Lisa Quijano Wolfinger and written by Rushmore DeNooyer. The cast is led by Felipe Rose, Steve Dahl, Linda Clifford, Rich King and Daphne Brooks. With a runtime of 51m, the film averages 5.8/10 across 5 TMDB ratings.
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