The War on Disco
The explosive sound that ignited a culture war
Storyline
The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12, 1979, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Felipe Rose
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Steve Dahl
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Linda Clifford
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Rich King
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Daphne Brooks
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Jefferson Cowie
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Adam Greenfield
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Ray Smith
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Joe Shanahan
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David Logan
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Ayana Contreras
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Wayne Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions
The War on Disco was released on October 30, 2023.
The runtime of The War on Disco is 51m.
The War on Disco is a Documentary, History, Music movie.
The War on Disco has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
The War on Disco is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The War on Disco was directed by Lisa Quijano Wolfinger.
The main cast of The War on Disco includes Felipe Rose, Steve Dahl, Linda Clifford.
The War on Disco is originally in English.