Sylvester: Mighty Real
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- Runtime
- 12 mins
A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.
A short documentary about the Disco legend Sylvester. Sylvester James began as a child gospel singer and sashayed past barriers of race and sexual identity to become the definitive anthemist of disco and dance soul. With a vibrant falsetto and genderbending persona, he redefined what it means - on stage and in life - to be "mighty real." This documentary will restore to the spotlight a pivotal performer whose music defined an era and whose influence is still felt by dozens of current vocalists.
Cast
- Sylvester
- Martha Wash
- RuPaul
- Patti LaBelle
- John Waters
- Fayette Hauser
- Jim Fouratt
- Peter Mintun
- Gilbert Baker
- Izora Rhodes-Armstead
- Jeanie Tracy
- Terri Hinte
- Letha Hurd
- Cal Ellis
- Tony Elite
- Joan Rivers
- Marty Blecman
- Tim McKenna
Director
- Tim Smyth
