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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.

Release: 2002-08-27
Runtime: 12 min
Cast
Sylvester
Sylvester
Self (archive footage)
Martha Wash
Martha Wash
Self
RuPaul
RuPaul
Self
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Self
John Waters
John Waters
Self
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Fayette Hauser
Self
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Jim Fouratt
Self
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Peter Mintun
Self
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Gilbert Baker
Self
Izora Rhodes-Armstead
Izora Rhodes-Armstead
Self
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Jeanie Tracy
Self
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Terri Hinte
Self
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Letha Hurd
Self
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Cal Ellis
Self
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Tony Elite
Self
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers
Self (archive footage)
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Marty Blecman
Self (archive footage)
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Tim McKenna
Self (archive footage)