Disco: Spinning The Story
Disco: Spinning The Story

Disco: Spinning The Story

6.8(2 votes)
2005
1h 14m
Documentary

Hosted by the one and only Disco Diva, Gloria Gaynor, "Disco: Spinning the Story" takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of the music that defined the 70's. From the recording studios to the dance floors, "Disco: Spinning the Story" examines the phenomenon in a way it has never been told before. Hear funk pioneer George Clinton, Donna Summer producer Giorgio Moroder, Nile Rodgers of Chic, Earl Young of the Trammps, hip-hop icon Kurtis Blow, remix legend Tom Moulton, "Saturday Night Fever" actress, Karen Lynn Gorney and even Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead talk about the roots of Disco, how it emerged, and how it has influenced music ever since. Included are vintage performance highlights from Donna Summer, KC & The Sunshine Band, Bee Gees, Chic, Gloria Gaynor, Rose Royce, Labelle, Hues Corporation and many more.

Cast

Jellybean Benítez

Jellybean Benítez

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Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow

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George Clinton

George Clinton

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Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

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Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

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Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

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RuPaul

RuPaul

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Giorgio Moroder

Giorgio Moroder

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