Sylvester: Mighty Real
2002A 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.
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Sylvester
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Martha Wash
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RuPaul
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Patti LaBelle
as Self
John Waters
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Fayette Hauser
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Jim Fouratt
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Peter Mintun
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Gilbert Baker
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Izora Rhodes-Armstead
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Jeanie Tracy
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Terri Hinte
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Letha Hurd
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Cal Ellis
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Tony Elite
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Joan Rivers
as Self (archive footage)
Marty Blecman
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Tim McKenna
as Self (archive footage)