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