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Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002)
Directed by Tim Smyth
Overview
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.
Length 12 minutes
Actors
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