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Sylvester: Mighty Real

Sylvester: Mighty Real

★ 10.0/10•2002•12m•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.

Tim Smyth · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime12m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 27, 2002

Actors

Sylvester

Sylvester

Self (archive footage)

Martha Wash

Martha Wash

Self

RuPaul

RuPaul

Self

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

Self

John Waters

John Waters

Self

Fayette Hauser

Self

Jim Fouratt

Self

Peter Mintun

Self

Gilbert Baker

Self

Izora Rhodes-Armstead

Izora Rhodes-Armstead

Self

Jeanie Tracy

Self

Terri Hinte

Self

Letha Hurd

Self

Cal Ellis

Self

Tony Elite

Self

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Self (archive footage)

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