Arts and Music

Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution

From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Revelling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age.

Studio 54

1m 59s

Explore the opening of Studio 54 and the increasing demands for large-scale clubs.

Extras + Features

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    Studio 54

    S1 E2 - 1m 59s

    Explore the opening of Studio 54 and the increasing demands for large-scale clubs.

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    Episode 2 Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    Experience the pinnacle of disco culture during the 1970s, set against the backdrop of Black power and sexual liberation. As disco conquers the mainstream, Black women and gay men rise as superstars and icons.

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    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    From the basement bars of ‘70s New York to the peak of the global charts, this is the story of disco: its rise, its fall... and its legacy. Revelling in iconic tracks and remarkable footage, this is a powerful, revisionist history of the disco age.

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