The Joy Of Disco
“A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world.”
Synopsis
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco was born through gay liberation, female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture before taking the world by storm. This in turn led to the 'Disco Sucks' movement and the inevitable backlash. With contributions from Nile Rodgers, Robin Gibb, Kathy Sledge and Ian Schrager.
Top Cast
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Ian Levine
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Alan Jones
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Bob Colacello
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Randy Jones
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Felipe Rose
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Alex Briley
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Victor Willis
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David Hodo
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Glenn Hughes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Whalley
- Original Title
- The Joy Of Disco
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Whalley
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Whalley
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Joy Of Disco
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What is The Joy Of Disco about?
A film about how a much-derided music actually changed the world. Between 1969 and 1979 disco was born through gay liberation, female desire in the age of feminism and led to the birth of modern club culture before taking the world by storm. This in turn led to the 'Disco Sucks' movement and the inevitable backlash. With contributions from Nile Rodgers, Robin Gibb, Kathy Sledge and Ian Schrager.
Who directed The Joy Of Disco?
The Joy Of Disco was directed by Benjamin Whalley.
Who stars in The Joy Of Disco?
The principal cast of The Joy Of Disco includes Alexis Petridis, Ian Levine, Alan Jones, Bob Colacello, Randy Jones.
When was The Joy Of Disco released and how long is it?
The Joy Of Disco was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Joy Of Disco?
The Joy Of Disco holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).