Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker
Synopsis
Nile Rodgers has sold over 100 million records. As the co-founder, songwriter, producer and guitarist of Chic he helped define the sound of the '70s, as disco took the world by storm. Nile and musical partner Bernard Edwards captured the essence of New York's iconic Studio 54 creating hit after hit for bands like Chic & Sister Sledge. But the music that had made Chic would also break them, thanks to the 'Disco Sucks' backlash. What could have been the end for Nile Rodgers would actually be a new beginning as a producer of some of the biggest hits of the 80s for the likes of Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna and Duran Duran. In this profile documentary, the ever-charismatic Rodgers contributes an engaging and often frank interview to tell the tale of how, born to Beatnik, heroin-addict parents in New York, he picked up a guitar as a teenager and embarked on a journey to learn his craft as a musician, before becoming one of disco's most successful artists.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martyn Stevens
- Original Title
- Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martyn Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
Martyn Stevens
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker about?
Nile Rodgers has sold over 100 million records. As the co-founder, songwriter, producer and guitarist of Chic he helped define the sound of the '70s, as disco took the world by storm. Nile and musical partner Bernard Edwards captured the essence of New York's iconic Studio 54 creating hit after hit for bands like Chic & Sister Sledge. But the music that had made Chic would also break them, thanks to the 'Disco Sucks' backlash. What could have been the end for Nile Rodgers would actually be a new beginning as a producer of some of the biggest hits of the 80s for the likes of Diana Ross, David Bowie, Madonna and Duran Duran. In this profile documentary, the ever-charismatic Rodgers contributes an engaging and often frank interview to tell the tale of how, born to Beatnik, heroin-addict parents in New York, he picked up a guitar as a teenager and embarked on a journey to learn his craft as a musician, before becoming one of disco's most successful artists.
Who directed Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker?
Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker was directed by Martyn Stevens.
Who stars in Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker?
The principal cast of Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker includes Nile Rodgers.
When was Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker released and how long is it?
Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker?
Nile Rodgers: The Hitmaker holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).