Taking Back the Groove
Synopsis
Taking Back The Grove tells the story of Bronx-born, disco superstar Richie Weeks, whose hit song Rock Your World made it to No. 1 on the dance charts in the 80s. Like many Black artists throughout American recording history, his talent was strip-mined to enrich white-owned record labels. Weeks and his manager Jerome Derradji narrate the story of how they clawed back the rights to Weeks' music and the ongoing fight to restore his legacy and share his music.
Top Cast
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August 13, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Celia Aniskovich
- Original Score
- Atish Mehta
- Original Title
- Taking Back the Groove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- Dial Tone Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Celia Aniskovich
Atish Mehta
Brett Banks
Mark Slee, Russell Peters, Raylene Yung, Raekwon, Atish Mehta
Department Leadership Roster
Brett Banks
Editor
Celia Aniskovich
Director
Roddy Lindsay
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking Back the Groove
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taking Back the Groove about?
Taking Back The Grove tells the story of Bronx-born, disco superstar Richie Weeks, whose hit song Rock Your World made it to No. 1 on the dance charts in the 80s. Like many Black artists throughout American recording history, his talent was strip-mined to enrich white-owned record labels. Weeks and his manager Jerome Derradji narrate the story of how they clawed back the rights to Weeks' music and the ongoing fight to restore his legacy and share his music.
Who directed Taking Back the Groove?
Taking Back the Groove was directed by Celia Aniskovich.
Who stars in Taking Back the Groove?
The principal cast of Taking Back the Groove includes Richie Weeks, Jerome Derradji.
When was Taking Back the Groove released and how long is it?
Taking Back the Groove was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking Back the Groove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking Back the Groove was composed by Atish Mehta.