United States / Aug 27, 2002 / Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival
Sylvester: Mighty Real (2002)
Directed by Tim Smyth
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12min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Mintun | Self |
| Gilbert Baker | Self |
| Izora Rhodes-Armstead | Self |
| Jeanie Tracy | Self |
| Terri Hinte | Self |
| Letha Hurd | Self |
| Cal Ellis | Self |
| Tony Elite | Self |
| Joan Rivers | Self (archive footage) |
| Marty Blecman | Self (archive footage) |
| Tim McKenna | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sylvester: Mighty Real |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 27 agosto 2002 |
| Assistant directors | Tim Smyth |
Release dates
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