The War on Disco
“The explosive sound that ignited a culture war”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Rushmore DeNooyer
- Original Title
- The War on Disco
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- American Experience Films, GBH, Lone Wolf Media, Robert Stone Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Rushmore DeNooyer
Ezra Wolfinger
Jed Rauscher
Nicole London, Rushmore DeNooyer, Cameo George, Susan Bellows, Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Department Leadership Roster
Nicole London
Producer
Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Director
Rushmore DeNooyer
Writer
Rushmore DeNooyer
Producer
Ezra Wolfinger
Director of Photography
Jed Rauscher
Editor
Lisa Quijano Wolfinger
Producer
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What is The War on Disco about?
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.
Who directed The War on Disco?
The War on Disco was directed by Lisa Quijano Wolfinger.
Who stars in The War on Disco?
The principal cast of The War on Disco includes Felipe Rose, Steve Dahl, Linda Clifford, Rich King, Daphne Brooks.
When was The War on Disco released and how long is it?
The War on Disco was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War on Disco?
The War on Disco holds official age classifications: FR: TP.