Disco Spinning The Story (2005)

In the rhythm-driven whirl of "Disco: Spinning the Story" (2005), music legend Gloria Gaynor, the irrefutable Disco Diva, serves as our charismatic host, guiding us through the pulsating heart of the 1970s cultural and music revolution. The film offers an unfiltered exploration of the evolution of disco, from the echoic recording studios to the vibrant, mirrored dance floors that became the beating heart of the era. The film conducts a symphony of voices from the era's influential figures, painting a mosaic of the disco phenomenon as told by those who lived it. Hear from funk pioneer George Clinton, the creative maestro behind Chic, Nile Rodgers, The Trammps' Earl Young, and even the unlikely Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead. Listen to the insights of producer/songwriter Giorgio Moroder, hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow, and remix legend Tom Moulton, as they dissect the roots of disco, its explosion onto the music scene, and its enduring resonance in today's beats. Interspersed with these intimate interviews is a cavalcade of vintage performance highlights that capture the essence of the disco era. Watch as Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band, Bee Gees, Chic, and Gloria Gaynor herself light up the stage, alongside other disco icons like Rose Royce, Labelle, and Hues Corporation. The film also pays homage to the artists who laid the groundwork for this sound, showcasing classic performances by the likes of the Delfonics, Supremes, Temptations, James Brown, and Kool and the Gang, among others. "Disco: Spinning the Story" invites you to lace up your boogie shoes and immerse yourself in the dazzling spectacle of disco's rise, fall, and enduring influence. This captivating journey is not just a recounting of a bygone era, but a celebration of a rhythm that continues to move us, a testament to the power of music to define a generation.

Disco Spinning The Story is a documentary movie featuring Jellybean Benítez.

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