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