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Studio One Forever

Studio One Forever

Documentary | English | 91 minutes

会社

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution


キャスト&クルー

Director

Marc Saltarelli

Producers

Marc Saltarelli, Stephen Israel

Cast

Chita Rivera, Bruce Vilanch, Thelma Houston


筋書き

From 1974-1994, Studio One and its adjoining live music venue, The Backlot, became symbols of hope and community for gay men during tumultuous times.

Amidst the rise of gay rights, disco's heyday, and the devastating AIDS crisis, the club offered sanctuary from rampant homophobia and police oppression. It was where legends like Chita Rivera and Eartha Kitt performed, and rising stars like Roseanne Barr and Rosie O'Donnell ignited their careers.

Fast forward 26 years, and as West Hollywood faces the demolition of this iconic building, a community uproar emerges to preserve its history. Through personal accounts, the documentary delves into Studio One's story against the backdrop of a progressing gay liberation clashing with 80s conservatism and the escalating AIDS nightmare. It's a testament to an era, immortalizing the club's legacy for future generations.


完了年

2023


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