The Disco Years
Synopsis
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Lee King
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lee King
- Original Title
- The Disco Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Lee King
Robert Lee King
Greg Gardiner
Paul McCudden
Robert Lee King, John Peter James
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lee King
Director
Robert Lee King
Writer
Robert Lee King
Producer
John Peter James
Producer
Greg Gardiner
Director of Photography
Paul McCudden
Editor
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What is The Disco Years about?
Tom Peters looks back to 1978, the year in high school that he came out of the closet. Tom's mom is both sweet and intrusive, urging him to take out girls. She also drags him to her disco-dancing lessons. His friendship with Matt becomes his first love, and then Matt turns on Tom with homophobic venom. Later, Matt and Matt's new girlfriend trash the classroom of an effeminate teacher with more vicious homophobia. At first, Tom joins in heaping scorn on the teacher, then he has to decide if it isn't time to open the closet door. A crisis of sorts ensues with his mom, and disco proves to be a balm.
Who directed The Disco Years?
The Disco Years was directed by Robert Lee King.
Who stars in The Disco Years?
The principal cast of The Disco Years includes Matt Nolan, Gwen Welles, Dennis Christopher, Russell Scott Lewis, Robin Michele Stewart.
When was The Disco Years released and how long is it?
The Disco Years was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 30m.