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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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of SylvesterSylvesterSelf (archive footage)
  • Photo of Martha WashMartha WashSelf
  • Photo of RuPaulRuPaulSelf
  • Photo of Patti LaBellePatti LaBelleSelf
  • Photo of John WatersJohn WatersSelf
  • Photo of Fayette HauserFayette HauserSelf
  • Photo of Jim FourattJim FourattSelf
  • Photo of Peter MintunPeter MintunSelf
  • Photo of Gilbert BakerGilbert BakerSelf
  • Photo of Izora Rhodes-ArmsteadIzora Rhodes-ArmsteadSelf

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